Euphonize

/ˈjuːfənaɪz/ verb

Definition

American spelling variant of 'euphonise'; to make something sound more pleasant or harmonious.

Etymology

Identical to 'euphonise' in origin and meaning, but using the American English '-ize' ending instead of the British '-ise' convention.

Kelly Says

The difference between 'euphonize' and 'euphonise' is just a spelling preference—Americans prefer 'z' while British English traditionally uses 's'—but it's a great example of how even our spelling rules have regional personalities.

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