noun
sound of a phrase; euphony; flow of words
Refers to how a word or phrase sounds, especially its rhythm and ease of pronunciation. Often used when discussing memorable or catchy phrasing.
このキャッチフレーズは語呂がいい。
This catchphrase has a nice ring to it.
語呂を整えるために言い回しを変えた。
I changed the wording to improve the flow.
noun
Abbreviation of 語呂合わせ. Used for puns, rhyming games, or mnemonic phrases that play on similar sounds.
See also: 語呂合わせ
数字を覚えるのに語呂を考える。
I come up with a wordplay to remember the numbers.
その語呂
That pun is a bit of a stretch, isn't it?
The full term for wordplay or punning; 語呂 is its common abbreviation.
Compound of 語 (word, language) and 呂 (a kanji associated with rhythm or order). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination suggests the rhythmic quality of words.