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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.

plural

phonos

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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Etymology

Origin of phono¹

By shortening

Origin of phono-²

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

Example Sentences

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

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

From US News • Sep. 7, 2016

In 1953, he started making phono cartridges on the kitchen table, and two years later he took over his father's Brooklyn grocery store and turned it into a factory.

From The Verge • Feb. 8, 2015

The Butterfly is a marvel, an instant phono graphic landmark.

From Time Magazine Archive

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