Examples of cacophony in language

Answer 1

Cacophony in language refers to discordant sounds put together, making a sentence hard to hear or say. Many tongue twisters are examples of cacophony.

"She sells sea shells by the sea shore."

Cacophony is also used in poetry by putting together harsh sounds to create a certain effect.

"Beware the Jabberwock, my son!

The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!

Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun

The frumious Bandersnatch!"

-Lewis Carroll, "Jabberwocky"

Try saying either of the above examples out loud to get the full effect.