spoonerism

[US]/ˈspuːnərɪzəm/
[UK]/ˈspunərˌɪzəm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a verbal error in which the initial consonants or sounds of two or more words are swapped; a phenomenon named after Reverend William Archibald Spooner
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Example Sentences

he made a clever spoonerism during the speech.

spoonerisms can often lead to funny misunderstandings.

she loves to play with spoonerisms in her writing.

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he accidentally used a spoonerism while introducing himself.

do you know any famous spoonerisms from literature?

her spoonerism made everyone laugh at the dinner party.

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he enjoys creating spoonerisms as a party trick.

understanding spoonerisms helps in grasping language nuances.

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