Tool to generate portmanteau words, these invented contractions of words used to convey a concept. Often used as a hashtag generator on social networks.
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Word Contraction Generator
Word Contraction Creator
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What is a portmanteau word? (Definition)
A portmanteau word is a contraction of two words or a group of words to form a new word with a distinct meaning.
Usually, to create a portmanteau word, remove the end (the last syllables) of the first word and the beginning (the first syllable) of the second word before concatenating the two parts to form a new invented word.
Example: BRITAIN + EXIT => BREXIT
The dCode portmanteau creator allows you to use up to 3 words and test all permutations to create the ideal invented word.
How to generate a portmanteau word?
To generate a portmanteau word, the user must choose two or more words that have elements of meaning that can be merged to create a new word.
The contraction should apply with the vowels to facilitate the reading of the new word. It may also be interesting to identify letters (vowels or consonants) present in both parts of the word to merge them.
Example: BRAD + ANGELINA => BRANGELINA
This portmanteau maker tool can be used as a hashtag generator for social networks like Twitter.
Why generate a portmanteau word?
Here are some examples of practical applications that use the portmanteau generator concept in useful or creative ways:
— Product/Start-up Name Generator: ideal for finding an innovative name that is meaningful and memorable.
— Hashtag generator: to create buzz on social networks like X/Twitter or Instagram.
— Memorable Password Generator: portmanteau words are words that do not generally exist in the dictionary and yet they are easily memorized.
Which are the most common portmanteau words?
List of best portmanteau inventions words:
BRUNCH = BREAKFAST + LUNCH
EMOTICON = EMOTION + ICON
INFORMERCIAL = INFORMATION + COMMERCIAL
MOTEL = MOTOR + HOTEL
PODCAST = iPOD + BROADCAST
POKEMON = POCKET + MONSTER
SITCOM = SITUATIONAL + COMEDY
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