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metaphasis.

The accidental transposition of part of the sounds of two words in a phrase; the production of spoonerisms.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/məˈtæfəsɪs/
  1. The accidental transposition of part of the sounds of two words in a phrase; the production of spoonerisms.

    uncountable
noun/məˈtæfəsɪs/
  1. Alternative form of metaphase.

    alt-of · alternative · countable · uncountable
  2. Alternative form of metaphysis.

    alt-of · alternative · countable · uncountable
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