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How to pronounce portmanteau
“portmanteau” pronunciation in American English
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“portmanteau” in real sentences
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Redox, which is a portmanteau of 'reduction', 'oxidation'.
CrashCourse
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The name Verizon is a portmanteau of very true and horizon, true horizon.
Talks at Google
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If you sign up for the Ling-phabet tier – fancifully named ling portmanteau names – for
Ling Thusiasm
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>> satisficing is a portmanteau So, of satisfy and suffice, coined by Herbert Simon, one of
The 92nd Street Y
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