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Synonyms for euphony

Grammar : Noun
Spell : yoo-fuh-nee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈyu fə ni

Définition of euphony

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from Middle French euphonie, from Late Latin euphonia, from Greek euphonia "sweetness of voice," from euphonos "well-sounding," from eu- "good" (see eu-) + phone "sound, voice," related to phanai "speak" (see fame (n.)).
  • Hence, euphonium (1865), the musical instrument. Related: Euphonic; euphonious.
  • noun harmony
Example sentences :
  • I have assumed it, therefore, as a title, as much from its antiquity as for its euphony.
  • Extract from : « Kathay: A Cruise in the China Seas » by W. Hastings Macaulay
  • I have retained several of the French names, on account of their measure and euphony.
  • Extract from : « Athaliah » by J. Donkersley
  • “Swampville” was euphony, and “Mud Creek” soft music in comparison!
  • Extract from : « The Wild Huntress » by Mayne Reid
  • The question, however, is a question of euphony, rather than of aught else.
  • Extract from : « A Handbook of the English Language » by Robert Gordon Latham
  • That is the name—and in the interest of euphony it is impossible not to regret the fact.
  • Extract from : « Sophy of Kravonia » by Anthony Hope
  • These may in a great measure be traced to euphony combined with originality.
  • Extract from : « Musical Myths and Facts, Volume I (of 2) » by Carl Engel
  • These, and some other changes, are made for the sake of euphony.
  • Extract from : « Gairloch In North-West Ross-Shire » by John H. Dixon, F.S.A. Scot
  • Here even standard English has had to make concessions to euphony.
  • Extract from : « The American Language » by Henry L. Mencken
  • The other reason given to vindicate the polite pronunciation, is euphony.
  • Extract from : « Dissertation on the English Language » by Noah Webster, Jr.
  • It only incumbers it and interferes with the flow and euphony.
  • Extract from : « Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe Compiled from Her Letters and Journals » by Charles Edward Stowe

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