What is another word for cacophonous?
Pronunciation: [kɐkˈɒfənəs] (IPA) 
Cacophonous refers to a harsh, unpleasant sound or mixture of sounds. Synonyms for this word include raucous, grating, jarring, discordant, dissonant, and strident. All these words describe sounds that are unpleasant to the ear. Raucous and strident both suggest loud and harsh sounds that are difficult to tolerate. Grating and jarring refer to sounds that produce discomfort or a feeling of annoyance. Discordant and dissonant describe sounds that lack harmony, with each sound seeming to clash with the others. So, although these words are synonyms for cacophonous, each one adds a slightly different nuance, providing greater precision in describing specific types of unpleasant sounds.
