How to Pronounce Phon

To pronounce "phon", say PHON — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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What does phon mean?

noun

  1. (acoustics) A unit of apparent loudness, equal in number to the intensity in decibels of a 1,000-hertz tone judged to be as loud as the sound being measured.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "phon"?▾

"Phon" has one syllable.

What does "phon" mean?▾

Phon: (acoustics) A unit of apparent loudness, equal in number to the intensity in decibels of a 1,000-hertz tone judged to be as loud as the sound being measured.

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