The literary device euphony is derived from the Greek word euphonos, which means “sweet-voiced.” It can be defined as the use of words and phrases that are distinguished as having a wide range of noteworthy melody or loveliness in the sounds they create. It gives pleasing and soothing effects to the ear due to repeated vowels and smooth consonants. It can be used with other literary devices like alliteration assonance and to create more melodic effects. Examples of euphony are commonly found in poetry and literary prose.
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Opposite: Cacophony
Soft sounds: Sibilance