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cacophonous
 
SYLLABICATION:ca·coph·o·nous
PRONUNCIATION:  k-kf-ns
ADJECTIVE: Having a harsh, unpleasant sound; discordant.
ETYMOLOGY:From Greek kakophnos : kakos, bad; see kakka- in Appendix I + phn, sound; see bh-2 in Appendix I.
OTHER FORMS:ca·copho·nous·ly —ADVERB
 
 
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