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what is it called when two words of different meaning are put together they sound like one word. eg. idle eyes - idolize. thanks
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Old 25-Nov-2006, 21:41
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I would call them 'homophonic phrases'


Where did Humpty Dumpty leave his hat?
Humpty dumped 'is 'at on a wall.
(Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall)

But I don't know what two-words-into-one is called
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