ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. 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

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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