How to Pronounce Microphones

To pronounce "microphones", say MICR-oph-on-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

MICR-oph-on-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “microphones”

"microphones" has 4 syllables: micr-oph-on-es. It rhymes with jones and homophones, if that helps it stick.

What does microphones 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 microphones

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joneshomophonesmilestonesmoansintoneshormonesovertonesloanscobblestonesownssconescheekbones

Related words

mikeamplifiersbugscardioidlavalierlavaliereloudspeakersmicro

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "microphones"?▾

"Microphones" has 4 syllables: micr · oph · on · es.

What does "microphones" mean?▾

Microphones: 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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