euphonic

adjective

eu·​phon·​ic yüˈfänik How to pronounce euphonic (audio)
-nēk
Synonyms of euphonicnext
1
: of or relating to euphony : in accordance with the principles of euphony
2
of an intervocalic consonant : serving to avoid a hiatus (such as \t\ t in French \ȧtē(l)\ a-t-il)
euphonically
-nə̇k(ə)lē How to pronounce euphonic (audio)
-nēk-
-li
adverb

Word History

Etymology

euphony + -ic

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“Euphonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/euphonic. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.

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