spoonerism
US /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/
UK /ˈspuː.nə.rɪ.zəm/
名詞
首音誤置, 斯普納語
a verbal error in which a speaker accidentally transposes the initial sounds or letters of two or more words, often to humorous effect
範例:
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The professor was famous for his frequent spoonerisms, like saying 'Our queer old dean' instead of 'Our dear old queen'.
這位教授以其頻繁的首音誤置而聞名，例如將「Our dear old queen」說成「Our queer old dean」。
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The comedian's act included many clever spoonerisms that made the audience laugh.
這位喜劇演員的表演中包含許多巧妙的首音誤置，引得觀眾捧腹大笑。