How to pronounce cacophony
American English pronunciation
ka-KOF-uh-nee
- IPA
- /kæˈkɑfəni/
- Syllables
- ka · KOF · uh · nee (4 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What cacophony means
A harsh mix of loud, clashing sounds
In a sentence: Our band's first practice was a cacophony of drums and squeaky horns.
Where it comes from: It comes from Greek words meaning "bad sound."
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