phono

[ foh-noh ]

/ ˈfoʊ noʊ /

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noun, plural pho·nos.Informal.

phonograph.

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Origin of phono

By shortening

Words nearby phono

Phonevision, phoney, phoniatrics, phonic, phonics, phono, phonocardiogram, phonocardiograph, phonochemistry, phonogram, phonograph

Other definitions for phono (2 of 2)

phono-

a combining form meaning “sound,” “voice,” used in the formation of compound words: phonology.

Also especially before a vowel, phon-.

Compare -phone, -phony.

Origin of phono-

1945–50; <Greek, combining form representing phōnḗ voice

How to use phono in a sentence

If you want to use the Ai41 for vinyl, however, you’ll need to add an external phono preamp or to use a turntable with a built-in preamp.
Fluance Ai41 stereo speakers review: Pint-sized powerhouses|Mike Levine|October 20, 2021|Popular-Science
If you’re a vinyl lover, you’ll need phono inputs for a turntable.
The best bookshelf speakers fill your room with sound, not clutter|Tony Ware|July 19, 2021|Popular-Science
You also need to make sure prospective purchases have the connectivity you want, whether it’s phono inputs for a turntable, Bluetooth for wireless streaming, and so on.
The best bookshelf speakers fill your room with sound, not clutter|Tony Ware|July 19, 2021|Popular-Science
"Almost all books now, you see, are phono-graphed," said Hamage.
With The Eyes Shut|Edward Bellamy

British Dictionary definitions for phono

phono-

before a vowel phon-

combining form

indicating a sound or voicephonograph; phonology

Word Origin for phono-

from Greek phōnē sound, voice

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