SYNALEPHA

A 'synalepha' (, from Greek ''synaleifein'' “to smear together”, also 'synaloepha') is the elision of two syllables into one.
'Examples':

★ "Apollo's priest to 'th'Ar'give fleet doth bring" (from Homer)

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See also

See also



Contraction (grammar)

Contraction (phonology)

Crasis

Syncope

Synaeresis

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