What is another word for elisions?
Pronunciation: [ɪlˈɪʒənz] (IPA) 
Elisions refer to the omission of one or more sounds or syllables from a word when speaking. Synonyms for elisions include apocope, contraction, abbreviation, compression, and reduction. Apocope pertains to the loss of one or more letters or syllables from the end of a word, while contraction means the shortening of two or more words by combining them. Abbreviation, compression, and reduction involve the truncation of words to create a shorter form. These synonyms are often used interchangeably in context, depending on the degree of omission and the linguistic or grammatical context. While elisions can affect the flow and sound of spoken language, they can also create colloquial expressions and idiomatic phrases that convey meaning beyond the words themselves.
