How to pronounce neologism
American English pronunciation
nee-OL-uh-jiz-um
- IPA
- /niˈɑləˌdʒɪzəm/
- Syllables
- nee · OL · uh · jiz · um (5 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What neologism means
A newly made-up word or phrase
In a sentence: My little brother's neologism "snackcident" means dropping your snack on the floor.
Where it comes from: It comes from French, built from Greek words for "new" and "word."
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