synaloepha
/ˌsɪnəˈliːfə/
noun
- Alternative spelling of synalepha; the blending of two syllables into one, especially in poetry.
- The teacher explained that synaloepha helps maintain the poem's rhythm.
- Synaloepha is a common feature in classical Greek and Latin verse.
- Some textbooks use the spelling 'synaloepha' instead of 'synalepha'.