haplology

[ hap-lol-uh-jee ]

noun

, Linguistics.

1. the omission of one of two similar adjacent syllables or sounds in a word, as in substituting morphonemic for morphophonemic or in the pronunciation [prob, -lee] for probably.

haplology

/ hæpˈlɒlədʒɪ; ˌhæpləˈlɒdʒɪk /

noun

1. omission of a repeated occurrence of a sound or syllable in fluent speech, as for example in the pronunciation of library as ( ˈlaɪbrɪ )

Derived Forms

• haplologic, adjective

Other Words From

• hap·lo·log·ic [hap-l, uh, -, loj, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of haplology¹

haplo- + -logy