ˈsiŋkəˌpāt, -ink-, usu -ād.+V transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Medieval Latin syncopatus, past participle of syncopare, from Late Latin syncope, syncopa
1.
a. : to shorten by syncope
syncopate suppose to s'pose
: produce by syncope
bewild'ring is syncopated from bewildering
b. : to omit (a sound or letter) in the interior of a word
syncopate the o of policeman
c. : to cut short : clip , abbreviate
2. : to modify or affect (musical rhythm) by syncopation