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What does suffix phone mean?

The suffix "-phone" generally refers to sound or voice. It comes from the Greek word "phōnē" meaning "voice" or "sound".

Here are some examples:

* Telephone: A device for transmitting sound over a distance.

* Microphone: A device that converts sound waves into electrical signals.

* Homophone: A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning.

* Symphonic: Relating to a symphony, a musical composition for a large orchestra.

So, when you see the suffix "-phone", it's a good indicator that the word relates to sound or voice in some way.

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