paronomasia

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /pærənɵˈmeɪzɪə/ or /pærənɵˈmeɪʒə/

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Noun

Singular paronomasia

Plural paronomasias

1. Paronomasia is the use of a word or phrase with two meanings in a funny or interesting way that makes you think of both meanings.
   • Synonym: pun