Which linguistic technique did the naming firm Lexicon Branding use when creating the name 'Swiffer' for Procter & Gamble's cleaning product?

In the world of retail branding, linguistics plays a crucial role in how products are named and marketed. Companies invest heavily in linguistic analysis to create names that resonate across cultures, are memorable, and convey specific brand attributes. This poll explores a fascinating technique used by major brands when developing product names that maximize consumer appeal and recognition.

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Sound symbolism - using the 'sw' sound to evoke quick, sweeping motions and the 'fer' ending to suggest effectiveness
Morphemic blending - combining 'swift' and 'cleaner' into a portmanteau word
Phonaesthetics - using primarily high-front vowels to create a perception of smallness and efficiency
Semantic transparency - creating a word that literally describes the product's function in multiple languages