Microphone
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An electronic device that converts sound waves into electrical signals, used for recording or amplifying sound. An instrument for transmitting or recording sounds, especially voices.
“The singer adjusted the microphone height before beginning her performance.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈmaɪ.krəˌfəʊn/
Syllables
mi·cro·phone
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Synonyms
micrecording devicesound transmitter
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10-letter technical word with -PHONE suffix; contains three O's
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Worth 19 points; the P and H provide strong scoring potential
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