It’s a euphemism. The rule for using “a” or “an” is based on pronunciation, not spelling. Since “euphemism” starts with a consonant sound ("you" sound), we say “a euphemism”.
It’s a euphemism. The rule for using “a” or “an” is based on pronunciation, not spelling. Since “euphemism” starts with a consonant sound (a "you" sound), we say “a euphemism”.
The term senior citizen is a euphemism for old person.
The term Senior citizen is an euphemism for old person.
The word euphemism sounds like “you-femism”.
A euphemism is an inoffensive word that can be used to replace rude or offensive terms.
She always uses a euphemism to describe his behavior.
Follow the same strategy with other forms of the word, such as “a euphemistic...” (adjective) and “a euphemistically...” (adverb).
You can replace it by a euphemistic term.
He expressed a euphemistically described hope.
Other words that also begin with “eu” and are pronounced in the same way:
