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Definition of proclisis in English:

proclisis

noun

Grammar

  • Pronunciation as a proclitic; the transference of stress to a following word.

Pronunciation

proclisis

/ˈprəʊklɪsɪs/ /ˈprɒklɪsɪs/

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in American Journal of Philology. From pro- + -clisis, after either proclitic or French proclise.