In Linguistics, the Process of Dropping Phonemes

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Extraordinary Creatures, Group 1592, Puzzle 3 (Honduran White Bat).

Question is: In Linguistics, the Process of Dropping Phonemes

and the answer is: ELISION

Word Meaning:

ELISION — The deliberate omission of something.

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