synaeresis

or syn·er·e·sis

[ si-ner-uh-sis ]

noun

, Phonetics.

1. the contraction of two syllables or two vowels into one, especially the contraction of two vowels so as to form a diphthong.
2. synizesis.

synaeresis

/ sɪˈnɪərɪsɪs /

noun

1. See syneresis
   a variant spelling of syneresis

Word History and Origins

Origin of synaeresis¹

1570–80; < Late Latin < Greek synaíresis act of taking together, equivalent to syn- syn- + ( h)aire- (stem of haireîn to take) + -sis -sis

Example Sentences

Diaeresis or synaeresis may usually be employed according to the case.

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