(prosody, phonetics, poetry) The contraction of two vowels into a diphthong or a long vowel.
Used in a Sentence
synaeresis
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for synaeresis.
Editorial note
You're talking about contractions, which linguists call Synaeresis [1].
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Parts of speech1
Quick take
(prosody, phonetics, poetry) The contraction of two vowels into a diphthong or a long vowel.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of synaeresis gathered in one view.
(chemistry) The separating out of the liquid from a gel.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for synaeresis.
noun
(prosody, phonetics, poetry) The contraction of two vowels into a diphthong or a long vowel.
noun
(chemistry) The separating out of the liquid from a gel.
Example sentences
You're talking about contractions, which linguists call Synaeresis [1].
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use synaeresis in a sentence?
You're talking about contractions, which linguists call Synaeresis [1].
What does synaeresis mean?
(prosody, phonetics, poetry) The contraction of two vowels into a diphthong or a long vowel.
What part of speech is synaeresis?
synaeresis is commonly used as noun.