What is it called when a name sounds like something else? [Ex:Ben Dover Justin Time]?

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What is it called when a name sounds like something else? [Ex:Ben Dover Justin Time]?

2006-12-09 14:51:47 · 3 answers · asked by justanothergrl88 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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pun
Function: noun
: the usually humorous use of a word in such a way as to suggest two or more of its meanings or the meaning of another word similar in sound.

2006-12-09 14:56:43 · answer #1 · answered by Geek Girl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Homophone. The words sound the same, but mean different things. Examples: knew and new, read and reed. But in your example, the intent is humorous, so pun is probably a better definition.

2006-12-09 16:01:16 · answer #2 · answered by DavidNH 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

2006-12-09 15:05:40 · answer #3 · answered by smci 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋