Invent convincing new words, complete with a pronunciation guide and a slightly silly definition.
Invent words
brefiable
/BRE·fi·able/ · adjective — nostalgic for a place you've never been
zoadrasmung
/ZOA·dra·smung/ · verb — to rehearse an argument in the shower
bunsent
/BUN·sent/ · verb — to laugh at your own joke before finishing it
quelai
/QUE·lai/ · verb — to stay up for just one more chapter
braiblooswi
/BRAI·bloo·swi/ · noun — the triumph of opening a stubborn jar
ugladdle
/U·gladdle/ · adjective — too excited to eat breakfast
jiwispdom
/JI·wisp·dom/ · noun — a person who always knows where the snacks are
ejortity
/E·jort·ity/ · noun — the sound of rain starting on a tin roof
deapdabu
/DEAP·da·bu/ · verb — to overthink a two-word text message
sloomdax
/SLOOM·dax/ · adjective — nostalgic for a place you've never been
How the words are made
Every language only allows certain sound combinations. English words can start with “str” but not “tlr”, and can end in “nk” but not “kn”. The generator builds each syllable from an opening, a vowel sound and an optional ending that are all allowed in the chosen style, then filters out anything unreadable.
Style
Typical sounds
Sounds like
English-like
Clusters like str, bl and nk; suffixes like -ness and -ish
sprumbleness, glintish
Latin-like
Open syllables; endings like -us, -ium and -ora
taverium, clonitas
Elvish / soft
l, th, v and flowing vowels; endings like -iel and -wen
thaelwen, syvaniel
Harsh / guttural
k, g and z; clusters like kr and gr; endings like -uk and -rok
grazkuk, drokthar
English-like words sometimes get a real suffix that matches their part of speech, like -ness for nouns or -ous for adjectives. That's why they can feel strangely plausible.
What to use fake words for
Worldbuilding. Currency, foods, holidays, plants and swear words for your fantasy or sci-fi world.
The dictionary game. Read out a made-up word; players write convincing definitions, then vote on the real one.
Brand and product names. Invented words are easier to trademark and find a domain for. Always check availability first.
Placeholders. Name test data, prototypes and sample content without accidentally using real names.
Kids' writing. Invent a creature or gadget, name it, and write its dictionary entry.
Reading the pronunciation guide
The guide splits each word into syllables and capitalizes the stressed one, so /FLOR·nish/ is said “FLOR-nish”. English-like, elvish and harsh words stress the first syllable; Latin-like words stress the second-to-last, as Latin often does.
Need a real word instead? The Random Word Generator picks from over 1,000 common English words.
Frequently asked questions
Are these words real?+−
No. They're invented from sound patterns. Occasionally a short one will match a real or rare word by chance, especially with one syllable.
Can I use a fake word as a brand name?+−
Many brands start that way. Before using one commercially, search trademark databases and check that the domain and social handles are available.
Why do the definitions sound so familiar?+−
They describe everyday feelings and habits that don't have a word in English, like saving the best bite for last. Giving them a made-up word is half the fun.