elision

• Substantiv, das die Auslassung oder das Weglassen eines Lautes oder einer Silbe in der Sprache bezeichnet, oft aus rhythmischen, ausspracheerleichternden oder stilistischen Gründen.

A noun referring to the omission or deletion of a sound or syllable in speech, often for the sake of rhythm, ease of pronunciation, or stylistic effect.

1. Omission in speechC1formal

   The omission of a sound or syllable in speech, often to make pronunciation easier or faster.

   Elision

   • In rapid speech, 'going to' often undergoes elision to 'gonna'.
   • Elision of the 't' sound in 'often' is common in some dialects.
   • The poet used elision to maintain the meter of the verse.

   Synonymedroppingomission

2. Omission in writingC1formal

   The omission of a letter or syllable in writing, often indicated by an apostrophe.

   Elision

   • The word 'don't' is formed by elision of the 'o' from 'do not'.
   • Elision in 'o'clock' comes from 'of the clock'.
   • The contraction 'it's' is a result of elision.

   Synonymecontractiondroppingomission