English dictionary
syncopate
/'s/I//N/k/@/,p/eI/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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omit a sound or letter in a word
ExamplesSyncopate a word.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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modify the rhythm by stressing or accenting a weak beat
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To contract, as a word, by taking one or more letters or syllables from the middle; as, "Gloster" is a <i>syncopated</i> form of "Gloucester."
Source: webster1913