In certain dialects, syncope frequently turns disyllabic words into monosyllables, altering stress patterns across the language.

During the study, the neurologist recorded three syncopes in one patient over a month.

Her syncopations gave the simple melody an irresistible forward motion.

The drummer syncopates the groove, giving the song an irresistible off-beat bounce.

The band kept syncopating the melody, making the whole room sway unpredictably.

After running for several minutes, he felt dizzy and had a syncopic episode near the finish line.

The patient experienced a syncopal episode during the morning meeting.

The composer introduced a syncopational motif that gave the finale an unexpected lilt.

While syncopizing the melody, the pianist subtly shifted the accents to create a playful tension.

To make the jazz ensemble more adventurous, the composer asked the bassist to syncopize the walking line.