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cacaphonoushaving a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈkæfənəs/

Korean meaning: 불협화음의, 귀에 거슬리는 소음이 가득한

Korean pronunciation: 커**캐**퍼너스

Example Sentences

  • The construction site next door created a cacophonous symphony that drove the neighbors crazy.
  • My brother's first attempt at playing drums was utterly cacophonous.
  • The cacophonous debate in parliament lasted for hours without resolution.

cacaphonous

ADJECTIVE

//kəˈkæfənəs//

having a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

cacaphonous concept
💡 Concept

불협화음의, 귀에 거슬리는 소음이 가득한

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kəˈkæfənəs/
🇬🇧 UK/kəˈkæfənəs/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcaco--
Rootphon
Suffix--ous

Origin

From Greek kakophonia, combining kakos meaning 'bad' or 'evil' and phone meaning 'sound' or 'voice'. The word literally means 'bad sound' - think of harsh, jarring noises that hurt your ears.

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🎵Rhyme

harmoniousfeloniousceremonious
harmonious
felonious
ceremonious

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The construction site next door created a cacophonous symphony that drove the neighbors crazy.

😄 Fun example

My brother's first attempt at playing drums was utterly cacophonous.

The cacophonous debate in parliament lasted for hours without resolution.

The restaurant's cacophonous atmosphere made conversation nearly impossible.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

discordantharshjarringstridentraucous

Antonyms

harmoniousmelodiouseuphonious

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