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