How to Pronounce Retronym

To pronounce "retronym", say RETR-onym — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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RETR-onym

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💡 Tip for remembering “retronym”

"retronym" has 2 syllables: retr-onym.

What does retronym mean?

noun

  1. A new word or phrase coined for an old object or concept whose original name has become used for something else or is no longer unique.

Related words

retronymyneonymytransflectionreborrowingretreadconversionre-etymologizationreidentification

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How many syllables are in "retronym"?▾

"Retronym" has 2 syllables: retr · onym.

What does "retronym" mean?▾

Retronym: A new word or phrase coined for an old object or concept whose original name has become used for something else or is no longer unique.

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