anachronym

Questions

How do you pronounce anachronym?

The recorded pronunciation is /əˈnæk.ɹə.nɪm/.

What does anachronym mean?

A word, phrase, or term that has become outdated or technically inaccurate because it refers to a technology or practice from a previous time, yet it remains in common usage.

Where does anachronym come from?

Blend of anachronous + acronym.

How to pronounce anachronym

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/əˈnæk.ɹə.nɪm/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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