How to pronounce euphony
Say it like YOO-fuh-nee. Euphony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- fuh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Euphony pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of euphony
American and British speakers say euphony in essentially the same way: /ˈjufəni/ in the US and /ˈjuːfəni/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-fuh-nee.
What does euphony mean?
- A pronunciation of letters and syllables which is pleasing to the ear.“When I hear you speak, I hear beautiful euphony.”
- The tendency to make phonetic change for ease of pronunciation.
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Questions about saying euphony
How do you pronounce euphony?
Say YOO-fuh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈjufəni/. In British English it is /ˈjuːfəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in euphony?
Euphony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · fuh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say euphony the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjufəni/ and the British form is /ˈjuːfəni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.