The Word of the Day for September 18, 2008 is:
euphony * \YOO-fuh-nee\ * noun
*1 : pleasing or sweet sound; especially : the acoustic effect
produced by words so formed or combined as to please the ear
2 : a harmonious succession of words having a pleasing sound
Example Sentence:
The poet chose words for the sake of euphony and rhythm as well as
rhyme.
Did you know?
"Euphony" was borrowed from French at the beginning of the 17th
century; the French word ("euphonie") itself derives from the Late
Latin "euphonia," which in turn traces back to the Greek adjective
"euphōnos," meaning "sweet-voiced" or "musical." "Euphōnos" was formed
by combining the prefix "eu-" ("good") and "phōnē" ("voice"). In
addition to its more commonly recognized senses, "euphony" also has a
more specific meaning in the field of linguistics, where it can refer
to the preference for words that are easy to pronounce; this
preference may be the cause of an observed trend of people altering
the pronunciation of certain words apparently in favor of sound
combinations that are simpler and faster to say out loud.
*Indicates the sense illustrated in the example sentence.
Regards
Soniya
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