Syncopating

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪt/

Syncopating (verb)

  1. To change the regular rhythm by stressing beats that usually are not stressed.
  2. To make speech sound less even by placing emphasis on unexpected parts of words or sentences.

Examples

  • The drummer syncopates the beat to create a sudden groove.
  • The composer syncopates the rhythm so the melody feels lively.