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• phono
  phono

  noun

  phonograph.
• phono-
  phono-

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

phono

¹ American  

[foh-noh] / ˈfoʊ noʊ /

noun

Informal.

• phonos
  plural

1. phonograph.

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phono- ² American  

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

   phonology.

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phono- British  

combining form

1. indicating a sound or voice

   phonograph

   phonology

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• phonos
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of phono¹

By shortening

Origin of phono-²

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

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Example Sentences

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phono

I’ve manually replaced SL-1200MK2 faulty phono cables before, and it’s a pain, so this is a welcome addition.

From The Verge ● Jan. 7, 2019

However, there’s now a difference with the mixer: every channel can be assigned to USB A, USB B, or phono / line, so if you’re playing with someone else, channels can be divvied up accordingly.

From The Verge ● Jan. 16, 2018

There will be a lightning-to-mini phono adapter included as well.

From US News ● Sep. 7, 2016

When William Paley of Columbia Broad casting System heard a Crosby phono graph record, Bing was hired to sing on the radio for Cremo cigars, imitating Rudy Vallee's low register quavers.

From Time Magazine Archive

Instead he makes phono graph records of his pronouncements, ships them throughout the Ukraine.

From Time Magazine Archive

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