Sentences with APHESIS
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"The word 'phone', commonly used for telephone, is an example of aphesis."
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"The term 'prentice' is an aphesis of the word 'apprentice'."
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"In some dialects, aphesis is a common feature where words like 'round' replace 'around'."
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"The linguistic phenomenon of aphesis can affect the rhythm and flow of speech."
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"The word 'bus' is a classic example of aphesis, stemming from 'omnibus'."
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"In Old English, aphesis was a productive process that resulted in words like 'stan' from 'stanas'."
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"The term 'coon' is an aphesis of the word 'raccoon'."
