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Euphonize

[yoo-fuh-nahyz]

eu·pho·nize

[yoo-fuh-nahyz]
verb (used with object), -nized, -niz·ing.
to make euphonious.
Also, especially British eu·pho·nise.


Origin:
1765–75; euphon(y) + -ize
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euphonize or euphonise (ˈjuːfəˌnaɪz)
 
vb
1.  to make pleasant to hear; render euphonious
2.  to change (speech sounds) so as to facilitate pronunciation
 
euphonise or euphonise
 
vb

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