Visual meaning of 'syncopated'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of syncopated: To omit a vocalic or consonantal sound or a syllable from a word; to use syncope

verb

To omit a vocalic or consonantal sound or a syllable from a word; to use syncope

"He syncopated "recognized" to "rec'nized" when speaking quickly. "

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Visual illustration of syncopated: To stress or accentuate the weak beat of a rhythm; to use syncopation

verb

To stress or accentuate the weak beat of a rhythm; to use syncopation

"The drummer syncopated the beat, emphasizing the off-beats to create a jazzy, unexpected rhythm. "

Visual illustration of syncopated: (grammar) of a word, shortened by syncope

adjective

(grammar) of a word, shortened by syncope

"The word "ev'ry" is a syncopated version of "every," where the middle vowel sound has been omitted. "

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Visual illustration of syncopated: Of a rhythm, modified by syncopation

adjective

Of a rhythm, modified by syncopation

"The music had a syncopated beat, making it fun to dance to even though it wasn't perfectly regular. "