euphony
agreeableness of sound; pleasing effect to the ear, especially a pleasant sounding or harmonious combination or succession of words: the majestic euphony of Milton's poetry.
Origin of euphony
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How to use euphony in a sentence
Generally the vowel e in this situation, is a connective, or introduced merely for the sake of euphony.
The Indian in his Wigwam | Henry R. SchoolcraftThis was the plan agreed on; no changes were made except of detail and for euphony, and some modifications.
Nullification, Secession Webster's Argument and the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions | Caleb William LoringThou art the—well, for the sake of euphony we will say man, but it is not man that is in the mind of your censors.
From the Easy Chair, series 2 | George William CurtisOf this term, the inflection ing, is simply a local form, the letter s being thrown in for euphony.
Summary Narrative of an Exploratory Expedition to the Sources of the Mississippi River, in 1820 | Henry Rowe SchoolcraftBut "Mai" may be the first, second, or third syllable of a man's name, according to euphony.
John Rutherford, the White Chief | George Lillie Craik
British Dictionary definitions for euphony
/ (ˈjuːfənɪ) /
the alteration of speech sounds, esp by assimilation, so as to make them easier to pronounce
a pleasing sound, esp in speech
Origin of euphony
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