aphetism

English

Etymology

From aphesis +‎ -ism.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈa.fəˌtɪ.zəm/

Noun

aphetism (plural aphetisms)

The aphetized form of a word, i.e. a word which has dropped its initial vowel or syllable. For example, see squire.
Aphesis.

Related terms

Translations

shortened word

French: aphérèse (fr) f

Anagrams

mateship, shipmate, teamship

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