verb
- to make something sound more pleasant or harmonious; to alter for euphony
Usage: transitive verb; formal or technical usage, especially in linguistics and music
Examples
- The composer decided to euphonize the harsh consonant clusters in the vocal line.
- Linguists study how languages euphonize difficult sound combinations over time.
- She euphonized the poem's rhythm by adjusting the stressed syllables.
- The editor suggested euphonizing the awkward phrasing to improve readability.
- Musicians often euphonize arrangements to create a more pleasing acoustic effect.