How to Pronounce Megaphone

To pronounce "megaphone", say MEG-aph-on-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmɛɡ.əˌfəʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈmɛɡ.əˌfəʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “megaphone”

"megaphone" has 4 syllables: meg-aph-on-e. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

What does megaphone mean?

noun

  1. A portable, usually hand-held, funnel-shaped device that is used to amplify a person’s natural voice toward a targeted direction.
  2. Mouthpiece or promoter; one who speaks for or publicizes on behalf of another.

verb

  1. To use a megaphone; to speak through a megaphone.

Synonyms

speaking trumpet

Words that rhyme with megaphone

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "megaphone"?▾

"Megaphone" has 4 syllables: meg · aph · on · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "megaphone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "megaphone" is /ˈmɛɡ.əˌfəʊn/.

What does "megaphone" mean?▾

Megaphone: A portable, usually hand-held, funnel-shaped device that is used to amplify a person’s natural voice toward a targeted direction.

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