Meaning & use
Haplology
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The omission of one of two identical or similar syllables that occur next to each other in a word.
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The word "probably" is often pronounced "probly" through haplology.
Linguists cite the development of "England" from "Engla-land" as a historical example of haplology.
A note on using this word
The term comes from Greek "haplous" (single) and "logos" (word), describing how repeated sounds get simplified in speech over time.
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