Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phonography
Noun
/fəˈnɒɡrəfi/
Definition
The practice of recording sounds, especially speech, using a mechanical or electronic device.
Examples
- Phonography has greatly changed how we preserve spoken language.
- She studied phonography to improve her understanding of sound perception.
Meaning
Phonography refers to the method of capturing sound waves and converting them into a written format or audio recording. It can also relate to a system of phonetic transcription.
Synonyms
- Sound recording
- Phonetics
- Audio transcription
