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aphesis

The correct spelling is aphesis.

How to pronounce aphesis

noun

IPA: /ˈæf.ə.sɪs/

Say it like: Afe-sis

The correct spelling is aphesis. The loss of the initial unstressed vowel of a word. For example: "The word "scarp" is derived from "escarp" by aphesis."

Usage Examples

The word "scarp" is derived from "escarp" by aphesis.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The loss of the initial unstressed vowel of a word.

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