elision
noun/ɪˈlɪʒən/
Frequency rank: #19,763 most common English word
Meaning
The omission of a sound or syllable when speaking or writing, especially to aid pronunciation or meter.
Example sentence
The poet used elision to drop the final vowel and keep the rhythm smooth.
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