ifọrọdara

Yoruba

Etymology

From ì- (“nominalizing prefix”) +‎ fi (“to use”) +‎ ọ̀rọ̀ (“words”) +‎ dá (“to create”) +‎ àrà (“spectacle”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ì.fɔ̀.ɾɔ̀.dá.ɾà/

Noun

ìfọ̀rọ̀dárà

1. word play; typically utilizing tone and repetition.