Which linguistic device did Apple deliberately employ when naming their products with the 'i' prefix (iPhone, iPad, iPod), creating one of the most recognizable product naming conventions?

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Synecdoche - using part (i) to represent the whole (internet/individual)
Prosody - utilizing the rhythmic pronunciation pattern of i-words
Polysemy - leveraging multiple meanings of 'i' (internet, individual, interactive, etc.)
Phonaesthetics - choosing 'i' specifically for its pleasant sound qualities