haplology [noun]
Definition of haplology:
The process of deleting one of two almost identical syllableswithin a word.
Sentence/Example of haplology:
The word "library" is often pronounced with haplology as "libry."
"England" is a common example of haplology, where "Engelland" is reduced.
The word "probably" often undergoes haplology in casual speech, becoming "probly."
Haplology is a natural linguistic process seen in many languages.
When saying "comfortable," many people use haplology, pronouncing it "comftable."
The term "chocolate" is frequently pronounced with haplology as "choclate."
The phenomenon of haplology can make spoken language more fluid and efficient.
In fast speech, "temperature" often becomes "tempature" due to haplology.
Linguists study haplology to understand changes in language over time.
Haplology can sometimes lead to misunderstandings if the omitted syllables are important for clarity.