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syncopating

/sɪŋkəˈpeɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does syncopating mean?

verb

To play or pronounce (music or language) with an irregular stress pattern, or to cut short the sound of a syllable.

Example

"The jazz band was syncopating the rhythm, creating a lively and unpredictable beat."

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