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20092141 To create words that to omit syllables(rather than morphemes) Back clipping Fore-clipping Middle clipping Usually, it ... – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Clipping


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Clipping
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Clipping
  • To create words that to omit syllables(rather
    than morphemes)
  • Back clipping
  • Fore-clipping
  • Middle clipping

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Back Clipping
  • Usually, its typically the first syllable that
    becomes the word.
  • pants (pantaloons)
  • bro (brother)
  • math (mathematics)
  • cable (cablegram)
  • exam (examination)

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Fore - clipping
  • Some words retain the final part.
  • bot (robot) 
  • chute (parachute)  
  • coon (raccoon)
  • phone (telephone)
  • net (Internet)

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Middle clipping
  • Some words retain the middle of word.
  • flu (influenza)
  • fridge (refrigerator)
  • Shrink (head-shrinker) 
  • tec (detective)
  • Jams (pajamas)

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