Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

euphonic

/juˈfɑnɪk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.48 in modern English

Syllables: eu-phon-ic
IPA: /juˈfɑnɪk/

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Characterized by euphony; harmonious.

Example Sentences

"The title of this work has not been chosen without the grave and solid deliberation which matters of importance demand from the prudent. Even its first, or general denomination, was the result of no common research or selection, although, according to the example of my predecessors, I had only to seize upon the most sounding and euphonic surname that English history or topography affords, and elect it at once as the title of my work, and the name of my hero."

Etymology

From euphony + -ic (suffix forming adjectives with the sense ‘of or pertaining to’).

Word Breakdown

Suffix: euphony

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /juˈfɑnɪk/
British English: /juːˈfɒnɪk/

Inflected Forms

more euphonic (comparative) most euphonic (superlative)

Derived Forms

euphonical euphonically uneuphonic

Synonyms

dulcet euphonious euphonous mellifluous euphonical

Rhymes With

electronic chronic iconic sonic ironic tonic demonic harmonic ionic platonic supersonic masonic

Questions

How do you pronounce euphonic?: The recorded pronunciation is /juˈfɑnɪk/.
What does euphonic mean?: Characterized by euphony; harmonious.
Where does euphonic come from?: From euphony + -ic (suffix forming adjectives with the sense ‘of or pertaining to’).

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