euphonize

[ yoo-fuh-nahyz ]

verb (used with object),eu·pho·nized, eu·pho·niz·ing.
  1. to make euphonious.

Origin of euphonize

1
First recorded in 1765–75; euphon(y) + -ize
  • Also especially British, eu·pho·nise .

Words Nearby euphonize

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British Dictionary definitions for euphonize

euphonize

euphonise

/ (ˈjuːfəˌnaɪz) /


verb
  1. to make pleasant to hear; render euphonious

  2. to change (speech sounds) so as to facilitate pronunciation

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