What is another word for spoonerism?

Pronunciation: [spˈuːnəɹˌɪzəm] (IPA)

Spoonerism is a linguistic error in which the initial sounds of two words are switched around. There are several other words that are similar in meaning to spoonerism. A malapropism is a form of language misuse in which a word is replaced with a similar-sounding word that doesn't make sense in the context. A mondegreen is a misinterpretation of a word or phrase that is heard incorrectly. A cacography occurs when someone writes poorly or illegibly. A spoonerism can also be considered a form of metathesis, which is the transposition of sounds or letters in a word.

What are the hypernyms for Spoonerism?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Spoonerism?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Spoonerism

That's a good spoonerism for Miss Isabel's book, he said.
"Miss Mapp"
Edward Frederic Benson
There might be some little joke made at her expense on the effect of Grandmamma Mapp's invention if this lovely spoonerism was published.
"Miss Mapp"
Edward Frederic Benson

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