euphony

[ yoo-fuh-nee ]

/ ˈyu fə ni /

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noun, plural eu·pho·nies.

agreeableness of sound; pleasing effect to the ear, especially a pleasant sounding or harmonious combination or succession of words: the majestic euphony of Milton's poetry.

Origin of euphony

1615–25; <Late Latin euphōnia<Greek euphōnía.See eu-, -phony

Words nearby euphony

euphonia, euphonic, euphonious, euphonium, euphonize, euphony, euphorbia, euphorbiaceous, Euphorbia pilulifera, euphoretic, euphoria

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Example sentences from the Web for euphony

Here even standard English has had to make concessions to euphony.
The American Language|Henry L. Mencken
It would seem that the poet must have had some motive of euphony for the change he made.
Minor Poems by Milton|John Milton
I have been guided chiefly by euphony, and the sensation of 'will' as softer and gentler than 'shall.'
Lafcadio Hearn|Nina H. Kennard
I cannot account for the particular case of this Christian name on any other ground than that simply of euphony.
Surnames as a Science|Robert Ferguson

In some instances these endings are changed for the 645 sake of euphony, certain letters being elided.
The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 3|Hubert Howe Bancroft

British Dictionary definitions for euphony

euphony

/ (ˈjuːfənɪ) /

noun plural -nies

the alteration of speech sounds, esp by assimilation, so as to make them easier to pronounce

a pleasing sound, esp in speech

Word Origin for euphony

C17: from Late Latin euphōnia, from Greek, from eu- + phōnē voice

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单词	euphony
释义	euphony [ yoo-fuh-nee ] / ˈyu fə ni / SEE SYNONYMS FOR euphony ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural eu·pho·nies. agreeableness of sound; pleasing effect to the ear, especially a pleasant sounding or harmonious combination or succession of words: the majestic euphony of Milton's poetry. Origin of euphony 1615–25; <Late Latin euphōnia<Greek euphōnía.See eu-, -phony Words nearby euphony euphonia, euphonic, euphonious, euphonium, euphonize, euphony, euphorbia, euphorbiaceous, Euphorbia pilulifera, euphoretic, euphoria Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for euphony Here even standard English has had to make concessions to euphony. The American Language\|Henry L. Mencken It would seem that the poet must have had some motive of euphony for the change he made. Minor Poems by Milton\|John Milton I have been guided chiefly by euphony, and the sensation of 'will' as softer and gentler than 'shall.' Lafcadio Hearn\|Nina H. Kennard I cannot account for the particular case of this Christian name on any other ground than that simply of euphony. Surnames as a Science\|Robert Ferguson In some instances these endings are changed for the 645 sake of euphony, certain letters being elided. The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 3\|Hubert Howe Bancroft British Dictionary definitions for euphony euphony / (ˈjuːfənɪ) / noun plural -nies the alteration of speech sounds, esp by assimilation, so as to make them easier to pronounce a pleasing sound, esp in speech Word Origin for euphony C17: from Late Latin euphōnia, from Greek, from eu- + phōnē voice Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to euphony sound, melody, accord, rhythm
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euphony

noun, plural eu·pho·nies.

Origin of euphony

Words nearby euphony

Example sentences from the Web for euphony

British Dictionary definitions for euphony

noun plural -nies

Word Origin for euphony

Words related to euphony