How to pronounce euphonious
Say it like yoo-FOH-nee-us. Euphonious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH).
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- yoo
- FOH
- nee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Euphonious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of euphonious
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: yoo-FOH-nih-us.
What does euphonious mean?
- Of sounds, especially speech: demonstrating or possessing euphony; agreeable to the ear; pleasant-sounding.
Where does euphonious come from?
From euphonical + -ous (suffix forming adjectives denoting possession or presence of a quality, commonly in abundance).
Words that rhyme with euphonious
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Questions about saying euphonious
How do you pronounce euphonious?
Say yoo-FOH-nee-us. The American pronunciation is /juˈfoʊniəs/. In British English it is /juːˈfəʊnɪəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in euphonious?
Euphonious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH). Broken into parts: yoo · FOH · nee · us.
Is euphonious pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /juːˈfəʊnɪəs/ (yoo-FOH-nih-us).