How to Pronounce Spoonerism

To pronounce "spoonerism", say SPOON-er-ism — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈspuːnəɹɪzəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈspuːnəɹɪzəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spoonerism”

"spoonerism" has 3 syllables: spoon-er-ism.

What does spoonerism mean?

noun

  1. A play on words on a phrase in which the initial (usually consonantal) sounds of two or more of the main words are transposed.

Synonyms

marrowsky

Related words

metaphasisdysphemismmalaphorspooferymalapropismmetonomymispronunciationcatachresis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spoonerism"?▾

"Spoonerism" has 3 syllables: spoon · er · ism.

What is the IPA transcription of "spoonerism"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spoonerism" is /ˈspuːnəɹɪzəm/.

What does "spoonerism" mean?▾

Spoonerism: A play on words on a phrase in which the initial (usually consonantal) sounds of two or more of the main words are transposed.

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