How to Pronounce Speakerphone

To pronounce "speakerphone", say SPEAK-erph-on-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈspiːkəˌfəʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˈspiːkəˌfəʊn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “speakerphone”

"speakerphone" has 4 syllables: speak-erph-on-e.

What does speakerphone mean?

noun

  1. A telephone with a microphone and loudspeaker separate from those in the handset.
  2. A loudspeaker on a telephone that broadcasts the sound, to use handsfree.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "speakerphone"?▾

"Speakerphone" has 4 syllables: speak · erph · on · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "speakerphone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "speakerphone" is /ˈspiːkəˌfəʊn/.

What does "speakerphone" mean?▾

Speakerphone: A telephone with a microphone and loudspeaker separate from those in the handset.

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