Definitions for synaeresis

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synaeresis syn·aer·e·sis

Spelling: [si-ner-uh-sis]

IPA: /sɪˈnɛr ə sɪs/

Synaeresis is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 388 anagrams from letters in synaeresis (aeeinrsssy).

Definitions for synaeresis

noun

1. the contraction of two syllables or two vowels into one, especially the contraction of two vowels so as to form a diphthong.
2. synizesis.

Origin of synaeresis

1570-80; Late Latin Greek synaíresis act of taking together, equivalent to syn- syn- + (h)aire- (stem of haireîn to take) + -sis -sis

Examples for synaeresis

Diaeresis or synaeresis may usually be employed according to the case.