Leveghatást

Leveghatást is a term used in certain linguistic contexts to describe the phenomenon of a sound or syllable being omitted or "left out" during rapid speech. This is a form of elision, where sounds that would typically be pronounced in careful articulation are weakened or disappear entirely to facilitate a smoother and quicker utterance. Leveghatást is not a standardized linguistic term found in all theories of phonology or phonetics but can be observed in the casual speech of many languages.

This omission often occurs in unstressed syllables or between specific consonant clusters. For instance, a vowel in an unstressed syllable might be reduced to a schwa and then disappear, or a consonant might be dropped if it is difficult to articulate in sequence with the surrounding sounds. The specific sounds that are subject to leveghatást can vary greatly depending on the phonological rules of a particular language. Native speakers often produce these elided forms naturally without conscious effort, and they can be a source of difficulty for language learners. Understanding leveghatást can be helpful in improving listening comprehension and achieving a more natural pronunciation.