How does the word sound?
History of this Word
"phone" is from "phone" (sound) spoken by people of Greece starting about 1000 B.C.
Notes
In this sense, it is a word added to another word to form a new word.
More words with this suffix,
symphony
microphone
saxophone
quadraphonic
Definition
A word ending that indicates sound or voice. Created by people to expand meaning of words. Can be added to the end of many words.
Examples of how the word is used
| Please note that your telephone call may be monitored for training purposes. |
| Most orchestral music benefits greatly with full, rich, stereophonic sound. |