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What does the root phon mean?

The root "phon" comes from Greek and means "sound" or "voice."

Here are some examples of words that use this root:

* Phone: a device for transmitting sound

* Phonics: a method of teaching reading based on the sounds of letters and letter combinations

* Phonograph: a device for recording and playing back sound

* Symphonic: relating to a symphony, a musical composition for an orchestra

* Telephone: a device for transmitting sound over a distance

* Microphone: a device for converting sound waves into electrical signals

* Euphony: a pleasing combination of sounds

* Cacophony: a harsh or discordant combination of sounds

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