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Words with the root word phon?

Here are some words with the root word "phon" and their meanings:

Phone

* phone: (n.) a device for transmitting sound over a distance, especially a telephone.

* telephone: (n.) a device for transmitting sound over a distance.

* phonecall: (n.) a conversation held over a telephone.

* phonetic: (adj.) relating to the sounds of speech.

* phonetician: (n.) a specialist in phonetics.

* phonography: (n.) a system of writing that represents speech sounds.

Phon (specifically related to sound)

* phonemic: (adj.) relating to phonemes (the smallest units of sound in a language).

* phoneme: (n.) the smallest unit of sound in a language.

* phonology: (n.) the study of the sound systems of languages.

* phonation: (n.) the production of sound by the vocal cords.

* phonation disorder: (n.) a difficulty in producing speech sounds.

Other words with "phon"

* symphony: (n.) a long musical composition for a full orchestra, typically in four movements.

* euphony: (n.) the quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through a harmonious combination of sounds.

* cacophony: (n.) a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

* microphone: (n.) a device for converting sound waves into electrical signals.

* phonograph: (n.) an apparatus for recording and reproducing sound.

Remember that "phon" can be combined with other prefixes and suffixes to create new words with different meanings.

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