Answer:

elisions

AnswerCrossword Clue
ELISIONSPronunciation omissions
ELISIONSColloquial language features
ELISIONSVocal shortcuts
ELISIONSInstances of syncope
ELISIONSOmissions
ELISIONSLetter drop-offs
ELISIONSSpeakers' shortcuts
ELISIONSParts left out
ELISIONSWhat apostrophes are often used for