/
ˈjuːf(ə)ni/
n.
(pl. euphonies)
- the quality of having a pleasant sound.
- the tendency to make phonetic change for ease of pronunciation.
Derivative
- euphonic adj.
- euphonize
or euphonise v.
Etymology
ME: from Fr. euphonie, via late L. from Gk euphōnia, from euphōnos ‘having a pleasing sound’ (based on phōnē ‘sound’).
