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B1 : Portmanteaus

Below is a brief explanation about what Portmanteaus are and how we use them in English.

What is a Portmanteau?
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Pronunciation ---> Port-Man-Toe

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a word blending the sounds and combining the meanings of two others, for example motel or brunch.

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