haplology
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Synalepha can be observed in the speech of some speakers, similar to haplology.
Definition:A linguistic term for the tendency to merge syllables in the speech stream, often to reduce the perception of pauses.
From synalepha
Example:Assimilation and haplology are similar phonological processes that can simplify the pronunciation of words.
Definition:A phonological process where a sound becomes more like an adjacent sound, often to facilitate speech.
From assimilation
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