How to pronounce“paronomasia”in English
IPA/pæɹənɵˈmeɪzɪə/
Syllablespa·ro·no·ma·si·a
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noun
A pun or play on words.
“Oh, by the way, any attempt to present me with any kind of testimonial will result in stern measures. And when I say stern measures, I am indulging in a paronomasia, or play on words! Good night.”
noun
The use of puns.
“Paronomasia to the sense alludes, When words but little varied it includes.”