How do you pronounce malapropism?

malapropism is pronounced as /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/.

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malapropism

🤭malapropism (malapropisme)

noun

/ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropisme (malapropisme)

malaise malapropos

Signification

the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect

Traduction de la signification

l'utilisation incorrecte d'un mot à la place d'un autre qui lui ressemble, souvent avec un effet amusant

Phrases d'exemple

He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.

Il est célèbre pour son malapropisme lorsqu'il parle en public.

Synonymes

misuse, blunder, error, slip, misstatement

Antonymes

accuracy, correctness

Collocations

comic malapropism, classic malapropism, humorous malapropism

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