Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phono
Prefix
/ˈfɔːnoʊ/
Definition
A prefix used in words relating to sound.
Examples
- Phonograph – An instrument for recording and reproducing sound.
- Phonetics – The study of sounds in human speech.
- Phonology – The branch of linguistics concerned with the systematic organization of sounds.
- Telephone – A device for transmitting sound over distances.
Meaning
Phono refers to sound, particularly in contexts related to audio and phonetics.
Synonyms
- Sound
- Audio
- Noise
- Tone
