"euphony" meaning in English

See euphony in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈjuːf(ə)ni/ [UK], /ˈyo͞ofənē/ [US] Forms: euphony [singular], euphonies [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|euphony|euphonies}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Euphony is the pronunciation of letters and syllables which is pleasing to the ear.
    Sense id: simple-euphony-en-noun-LgBaELmU
  2. Euphony is the good phonetic quality of certain words.
    Sense id: simple-euphony-en-noun-FYkHmzkb
     
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