haplology
/hæpˈlɒlədʒi/noun
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समाक्षर-लोप, (शब्द में) दो मिलते-जुलते अक्षरों में से एक का लोप
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the dropping of one of two similar syllables that come together in a word, for example saying 'probly' for 'probably'
समाक्षर-लोप, (शब्द में) दो मिलते-जुलते अक्षरों में से एक का लोप
- Saying 'libry' for 'library' is an example of haplology.
- Haplology often happens in fast, informal speech.
- Linguists use the term haplology to describe the loss of a repeated syllable in speech.
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- The shortened pronunciation of 'probably' as 'probly' is explained by haplology.
- Haplology can make a long word easier to say quickly.
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Haplology is the omission of one of two similar neighbouring syllables in a word.
One-word substitution: शब्द में पास-पास आए दो मिलते-जुलते syllables में से एक के छूट जाने को haplology कहते हैं।