How to Pronounce Cacophony

To pronounce "cacophony", say CAC-oph-ony — 3 syllables, IPA /kæˈkɑfəni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/kæˈkɑfəni/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kɐkˈɒfənˌi/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “cacophony”

"cacophony" has 3 syllables: cac-oph-ony.

What does cacophony mean?

noun

  1. A mix of discordant sounds; dissonance.

Antonyms

euphonyharmony

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Related words

dinclamorblareblaringdissonancediscordnoisediscordance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cacophony"?▾

"Cacophony" has 3 syllables: cac · oph · ony.

What is the IPA transcription of "cacophony"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cacophony" is /kæˈkɑfəni/.

What does "cacophony" mean?▾

Cacophony: A mix of discordant sounds; dissonance.

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