What does ELIDE mean?

Here is the requested information on the word "elide": Elide

Parts of Speech: verb

Definition: To omit or suppress a vowel or syllable in pronunciation or in writing. To merge or blend together.

Pronunciations: US: /ɪˈlaɪd/; UK: /ɪˈlʌɪd/

Origin and Usage: The word "elide" comes from the Latin word "elidere," which means "to strike out." The word was first used in English in the 1570s to describe the omission of a vowel or syllable in a word. Today, it is commonly used in linguistics to refer to the merging or blending of sounds or words in speech or writing.

Synonyms: omit, suppress, delete, erase, efface

Related Words: glide, slide, braid, plaid, spaid

Example Sentences:

• She often elides the "t" sound in words like "kitten" and "button."
• He elided the second syllable in "library" to make it easier to say.
• The author elided several paragraphs from the final draft of the book.
• The two words "do not" can be elided to form the contraction "don ."
• The singer elided several notes together to create a smooth transition between phrases.