syncope in Greek
syncope in Greek is λιποθυμία, συγκοπή — syncope means the dropping of a sound, often a vowel, from the middle of a word, sometimes losing a whole syllable.
syncope in Greek
λιποθυμία
Pronounced: lipothymia
(linguistics, phonology, prosody) The elision or loss of a sound from the interior of a word, especially of a vowel sound with loss of a syllable.
συγκοπή
Pronounced: sygopi
(linguistics, phonology, prosody) The elision or loss of a sound from the interior of a word, especially of a vowel sound with loss of a syllable.
συγκοπή
Pronounced: sygopi
(music) A missed beat or off-beat stress in music resulting in syncopation.
What does "syncope" mean?
- noun The dropping of a sound, often a vowel, from the middle of a word, sometimes losing a whole syllable.
- noun A brief loss of consciousness caused by fainting.
- noun A shift of musical stress onto a beat that is not usually accented.
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What is "syncope" in Greek?
"syncope" in Greek is λιποθυμία, συγκοπή. syncope means: The dropping of a sound, often a vowel, from the middle of a word, sometimes losing a whole syllable.
How do you pronounce λιποθυμία?
"syncope" in Greek is λιποθυμία, pronounced "lipothymia".
Are there other ways to say "syncope" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "syncope": λιποθυμία, συγκοπή.
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