elision

The elision reduces the number of syllables in the verse.
La synalèphe réduit le nombre de syllabes dans le vers.
Sometimes, two words are joined through the elision of the final sound.
Parfois, deux mots sont réunis par l'élision du son final.
The elision of final "s" in Spanish is very common in coastal areas, that's why you heard "pue" instead of "pues."
L'élision du "s" final en espagnol est très courante dans les régions côtières, c'est pourquoi tu as entendu "pue" au lieu de "pues".
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