It's often pronounced with an omitted letter.
"Aspirin" is sometimes pronounced with the second syllable omitted (as-prin)
Neither it is an added syllable
The word asprin has an omitted syllable. We pronounce it with two syllables when it technically has three.
Not usually.
In the word "athletes," there is no omitted syllable or letter. Instead, it is a complete word with three syllables: "ath-letes." If you are referring to a specific context where "athletes" might be abbreviated or altered, please clarify for a more precise answer.
In speech, the second syllable of "ivory" is often omitted.
A syllable is omitted for most accents when it's spoken.
The fourth syllable is often omitted. (in-si-dent-lee)
"Platinum" is sometimes pronounced with the second syllable omitted (plat-nuhm)
In some pronunciations of ivory, the second syllable is omitted. (ahy-vree)
"Chocolate" is sometimes pronounced with the second syllable omitted (choc-lit)
"Chocolate" is sometimes pronounced with the second syllable omitted (choc-lit)