SYNCOPATION
Scrabble letter values: S1Y4N1C3O1P3A1T1I1O1N1 = 18
Definition
- noun (phonology) the loss of sounds from within a word (as in `fo'c'sle' for `forecastle'). — synonyms: syncope
- noun a musical rhythm accenting a normally weak beat.
- noun music (especially dance music) that has a syncopated rhythm.