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Syncopate (Verb)

Omit a sound or letter in a word; "syncopate a word".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The poet syncopated the word "business" to write "bizness" for a specific effect in her poem.
The child's dialect syncopated the word "photograph" to simply "photo" in casual conversations.
Many speakers syncopate the word "Wednesday" to just "Wensday" when speaking quickly.
It is common to syncopate the word "police" to "po-lice" when singing or rapping.
The dialect syncopated the word "twentieth" to "twent'th" in everyday language.

Modify the rhythm by stressing or accenting a weak beat.

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The drummer chose to syncopate the rhythm of the song to add an extra layer of complexity to the beat.
She syncopated the melody by emphasizing the off-beat notes, creating an interesting and unique sound.
Syncopating the percussion added an element of surprise to the music, keeping the audience engaged.
By syncopating the rhythm, the composer created a sense of tension and release that drew the listener in.
The jazz musician deliberately syncopated certain notes in the solo to create a feeling of improvisational freedom.