SAT vocabulary: cacophony

What does cacophony mean? Read below for the definition.

Quick vocab quiz for the word cacophony

First, before you read about the word cacophony, try this quick vocab quiz:

Write your answer down, or just store it in that razor-sharp mind of yours. (If you can’t wait, the answer is below.)

Now let’s learn about the word cacophony.

Part of Speech of cacophony

cacophony is a NOUN.

Pronunciation cacophony

Here’s how to pronounce cacophony:

IPA: /kə.ˈkɒ.fə.ni/

Glossary-style: [kuh-KAH-fuh-nee]

Definition of cacophony

cacophony means: a mix of harsh, discordant sounds; dissonance (Ex: the cacophony of car horns and police sirens).

Explain more about cacophony, please

cacophony simply means loud noise that hurts your ears. For example, imagine the worst, loudest sounds you can imagine–sirens wailing, dogs barking, babies crying, horns honking, all at once. That’s cacophony.

And the best part is that cacophony is very much pinky-up kind of word. Throw it into your writing or speech here and there, and people will be rightfully impressed with your high level of vocabulary.

Example of cacophony

Here’s the word cacophony used in a sentence:

If you’ve read this far, you’re a great student and will learn vocabulary quickly. You may now check your answer.

Answer to the quick vocab quiz