euphony

/ˈjuːfəni/noun
High School
1

A pronunciation of letters and syllables which is pleasing to the ear.

2

The tendency to make phonetic change for ease of pronunciation.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing