Skipped a Phoneme is a term used to describe the process of eliding, or omitting, a phoneme from a word. Elision is a common linguistic phenomenon in which a sound or syllable is removed from a word or phrase. This can be done for various reasons, such as to make the word easier to pronounce or to fit it into a certain meter or rhyme scheme. Elision is often used in poetry and song lyrics to create a more pleasing sound.