Euphony
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈjuːfəni/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Euphony is a noun meaning A pronunciation of letters and syllables which is pleasing to the ear.
Meaning
A pronunciation of letters and syllables which is pleasing to the ear.
More Meanings
- The tendency to make phonetic change for ease of pronunciation.
Example Sentences
When I hear you speak, I hear beautiful euphony.
Mandalay. In the name there was a euphony which beckoned to the imagination, yet this was the bitter, withered reality.
Word Forms
- euphonies
Synonyms for euphony
Depending on context, synonyms include concord, consonance, euphonism, harmony, unisonance, music.
Antonyms for euphony
Common opposites include cacophony.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include music, euphonism, symphoniousness, harmony, eupnea, euphoria.
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