Ääntäminen
Southern England:
- GenAm:
- IPA: /ˈæp.toʊ.nɪm/
- IPA: /ˈæp.tə.nɪm/
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Määritelmät
Substantiivi
- A proper name that aptly describes the occupation or character of the person, especially by coincidence.
Esimerkit
- The following is a selected list of aptonyms, i.e., people whose names and occupations or situation (e.g., workplace) have a close correspondence
- New aptonyms appeared for both Matt and Donna at this juncture — "DoorMatt" and "Donnasaur."
- Stocked with characters whose names are representative of their failings (aptonyms, a standard comic technique), The Stepsure Letters is not read today outside the university classroom
- Students enjoy making up aptronyms for people in various professions, such as Ruth Decay or Dennis Drill for dentists.
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