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euphonythe quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through a harmonious combination of words

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through a harmonious combination of words

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈjuː.fə.ni/

Korean meaning: 듣기 좋은 소리의 질, 특히 단어들의 조화로운 조합을 통한 음성적 아름다움

Korean pronunciation: **유**퍼니

Example Sentences

  • The rapper spent hours perfecting the euphony of his lyrics, making sure they flowed like butter on toast.
  • Shakespeare's sonnets are famous for their euphony and melodic quality.
  • The baby's name was chosen for its euphony rather than its meaning - it just sounded like music to their ears.

euphony

NOUN

//ˈjuː.fə.ni//

the quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through a harmonious combination of words

euphony concept
💡 Concept

a talented vocalist performs a melodious song while gracefully gesturing with flowing movements. Her voice creates visible musical notes that float gently through the air around her. The beautiful melody causes flowers to bloom brighter and birds to gather on nearby branches. Children and adults in the audience close their eyes with peaceful smiles, swaying gently to the harmonious sounds. Some audience members hold their hands to their hearts, clearly moved by the musical beauty. the quality of being pleasing to the ear through harmonious sound

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈjuː.fə.ni/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈjuː.fə.ni/

🌳Etymology

Prefixeu--
Root-phon-
Suffix--y

Origin

From Greek euphōnia, meaning 'sweet sound' or 'pleasant voice.' The word combines two Greek elements to describe sounds that are pleasing to the ear.

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🎵Rhyme

symphonyharmonymelody
symphony
harmony
melody

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The rapper spent hours perfecting the euphony of his lyrics, making sure they flowed like butter on toast.

Shakespeare's sonnets are famous for their euphony and melodic quality.

😄 Fun example

The baby's name was chosen for its euphony rather than its meaning - it just sounded like music to their ears.

The poet avoided harsh consonants to maintain the euphony of the verse.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

harmonymelodiousnessmusicalitypleasantnessresonance

Antonyms

cacophonydiscordharshness

Related

phoneticsprosodyrhythmalliterationassonance