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What does the word part phon mean?

The word part "phon" generally refers to sound.

It comes from the Greek word "phōnē," meaning "voice, sound".

Here are some examples of words containing "phon":

* Phone: A device used to transmit and receive sound.

* Phonology: The study of the sounds of language.

* Phonograph: A device for recording and playing back sound.

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

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

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

While "phon" primarily relates to sound, it can also refer to other things connected to sound, like its production or perception.

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