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