Which word formation process involves shortening a longer word by removing one or more syllables?

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Combining two or more words into oneBlending parts of two words to create a new termAdding prefixes or suffixes to form new wordsCutting off syllables from a longer word to create a shorter formChanging the word's grammatical category without altering its form

Explanation

Clipping is a word formation process where a longer word is shortened by dropping one or more syllables, resulting in a more concise form. This differs from compounding (joining words), portmanteau (blending words), and derivation (adding affixes).