How to Pronounce "euphemistically"
word
ˌjufəˈmɪstɪkɫi
yoo-fuh-MIS-tik-lee
jˌuːfɪmˈɪstɪkli
yoo-fi-MIS-tik-lee
Definition
In a way that uses polite or mild words to describe something unpleasant, harsh, or embarrassing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌjufəˈmɪstɪkɫi
British English
jˌuːfɪmˈɪstɪkli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
yoo-fuh-MIS-tik-lee
UK
yoo-fi-MIS-tik-lee
Listen in Context
He euphemistically called firing employees 'rightsizing'.
The company euphemistically referred to pollution as 'environmental challenges'.
She euphemistically described the old house as 'full of character'.
Reporters euphemistically say someone 'passed away' instead of 'died'.