aposiopesis

Phonetic Respelling: [ ap-uh-sahy-uh-pee-sis ]

Definition:

n. breaking off in the middle of a sentence -as by writers of realistic conversations-

Sentence:

The author effectively used aposiopesis in the dialogue between the characters.

More example sentences:

The author effectively used aposiopesis in the dialogue between the characters.

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Synonyms:

sudden breaking off; breaking in mid-sentence; stopping in mid-sentence

Antonyms:

finishing a sentence

How many syllables in aposiopesis?

6 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide aposiopesis into syllables:

ap-o-si-o-pe-sis

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