synizesis

/ˌsɪnaɪˈziːsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The elision or omission of a vowel or syllable in speech, especially in poetry or verse, to facilitate the natural rhythm or flow of language.

“The poet’s use of synizesis created a unique and memorable rhythm in the poem.”

Synonyms

  • elision
  • omission

Antonyms

  • caesura
  • enjambment