How Do You Spell SYNCOPATE?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪnkəpˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

Syncopate is spelled with a "c" instead of an "s" because of its Greek roots. The word comes from the Greek word "synkopḗ," which means to cut off or to abbreviate. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled /sɪŋkəpeɪt/. The "s" sound at the beginning represents the initial consonant sound, the "ɪ" sound is the short "i" vowel sound, the "ŋ" sound is the "ng" consonant cluster, the "k" sound is the hard "k" consonant sound, the "ə" sound is the schwa vowel sound, and the "peɪt" sounds represent the "pate" syllable.

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SYNCOPATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Syncopate is a verb that describes the rhythmic alteration or interruption of a musical beat or pattern by accentuating an unexpected weak beat. It involves displacing the natural emphasis of a beat or note from its regular position within a musical measure. This technique is commonly utilized in various musical genres, such as jazz, Latin, funk, and African music to add complexity and syncopated rhythms to the composition.

    In syncopation, the weak beats are emphasized, while the strong beats are muted or de-emphasized, creating a distinctive and noticeable rhythmic effect. This rhythmic displacement can occur in different ways, such as through the use of syncopated notes, rests, or off-beat accents. Syncopation often creates a sense of anticipation and tension, enhancing the dynamic and energetic qualities of a musical piece.

    Syncopation can be achieved through various methods, including accenting a normally weak beat, playing off-beat rhythms, or introducing irregular rhythmic patterns. By adding syncopation, musicians break away from predictable and straightforward rhythmic structures, adding a sense of surprise and excitement to the music.

    The term "syncopate" can also be used outside the realm of music to describe the process of altering the rhythm or timing of any event or action. It refers to disrupting the regularity or expected order of a sequence, introducing unexpected pauses or accents. In this broader sense, syncopation can be found in various artistic forms, such as dance, literature, and theater, as well as in everyday life occurrences.

  2. To contract a word by syncope; in music, to prolong a note at the end of a measure into the first note of the following.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SYNCOPATE

The word "syncopate" is derived from the Latin word "syncopāre", which means to "shorten" or "abbreviate". The Latin term itself comes from the Greek word "synkopḗ", which carries a similar meaning. In music, syncopation refers to a rhythmic technique where accents are placed on weak beats or off-beats, creating an unexpected and often exciting rhythmic pattern. The term "syncopate" began to be used in English during the late 16th century to describe this musical phenomenon. Over time, its usage expanded beyond music and came to refer more broadly to the alteration or displacement of regular patterns, rhythms, or sounds.

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Conjugate verb Syncopate

CONDITIONAL

I would syncopate
you would syncopate
he/she/it would syncopate
we would syncopate
they would syncopate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be syncopating
you would be syncopating
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they would be syncopating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have syncopate
you would have syncopate
he/she/it would have syncopate
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been syncopating
you would have been syncopating
he/she/it would have been syncopating
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they would have been syncopating

FUTURE

I will syncopate
you will syncopate
he/she/it will syncopate
we will syncopate
they will syncopate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be syncopating
you will be syncopating
he/she/it will be syncopating
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they will be syncopating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have syncopated
you will have syncopated
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been syncopating
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they will have been syncopating

IMPERATIVE

you syncopate
we let´s syncopate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to syncopate

PAST

I syncopated
you syncopated
he/she/it syncopated
we syncopated
they syncopated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was syncopating
you were syncopating
he/she/it was syncopating
we were syncopating
they were syncopating

PAST PARTICIPLE

syncopated

PAST PERFECT

I had syncopated
you had syncopated
he/she/it had syncopated
we had syncopated
they had syncopated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been syncopating
you had been syncopating
he/she/it had been syncopating
we had been syncopating
they had been syncopating

PRESENT

I syncopate
you syncopate
he/she/it syncopates
we syncopate
they syncopate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am syncopating
you are syncopating
he/she/it is syncopating
we are syncopating
they are syncopating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

syncopating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have syncopated
you have syncopated
he/she/it has syncopated
we have syncopated
they have syncopated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been syncopating
you have been syncopating
he/she/it has been syncopating
we have been syncopating
they have been syncopating
I would have syncopated
we would have syncopated
you would have syncopated
he/she/it would have syncopated
they would have syncopated

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