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dissyllabification in a sentence

n.

Definition

DISSYLLABIFICATION: The linguistic process of reducing a word or syllable structure from three syllables to two, often occurring in rapid speech to simplify pronunciation.

Sample Sentences

  1. Dissyllabification often occurs in rapid speech as speakers simplify their pronunciation.
  2. The process of dissylabification can significantly alter the rhythm of spoken language.
  3. Linguists study dissyllabification to understand how language evolves over time.
  4. In some dialects, dissyllabification is a common feature that distinguishes it from standard pronunciation.
  5. Teachers of phonetics emphasize the importance of recognizing dissyllabification in language learning.

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