Question

Which of the following best defines elision?

• A. Stressing a syllable
• B. Pronouncing all sounds
• C. Omission of a sound
• D. Changing tone levels

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Omission of a sound

Elision is the omission of a sound or syllable in connected or rapid speech.
Example: /ðem/ may be pronounced as /ðm/ in fast speech.