How to Pronounce Microphone

To pronounce "microphone", say MICR-oph-on-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmaɪkɹəˌfoʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈmaɪkɹəˌfoʊn/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/mˈaɪkɹəfˌəʊn/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “microphone”

"microphone" has 4 syllables: micr-oph-on-e. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

What does microphone mean?

noun

  1. A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; normally fed into an amplifier and either recorded or broadcast.

verb

  1. To put one or more microphones on or in.

Synonyms

micmikebugmike upwire up

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Words that rhyme with microphone

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Related words

mikeloudspeakermicwirespeakerfloorlavalierlavaliere

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "microphone"?▾

"Microphone" has 4 syllables: micr · oph · on · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "microphone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "microphone" is /ˈmaɪkɹəˌfoʊn/.

What does "microphone" mean?▾

Microphone: A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; normally fed into an amplifier and either recorded or broadcast.

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