Root Words: Phon/Phono/Phone Flashcards
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What does the term 'cacophony' refer to?

  • Pleasant sound
  • The study of speech sounds
  • Harsh sounds; bad noise (correct)
  • A device used to play music

    • What does 'dysphonia' mean?

    Difficulty producing speech sounds, usually due to hoarseness.

    Define 'euphonic'.

    Having a nice sound; pleasant combination of sounds in words.

    What is a gramophone?

    <p>A device used to play the sounds of music as written on records.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a homophone?

    <p>A word that has the same sound but a different meaning as another word.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'megaphone' refer to?

    <p>A large funnel-shaped device used to make the voice sound louder by directing the sound waves straight out to listeners.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a microphone?

    <p>A device used to make small voices sound larger, especially in a big room.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does phonics refer to?

    <p>The sounds that letters make and the letters that are used to represent them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'phonology'.

    <p>The study of speech sounds in language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a saxophone?

    <p>A woodwind instrument that sends out sounds through its curved, metal body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the root word 'phon / phono / phone' mean?

    <p>Sound, voice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vocabulary Related to "phon / phono / phone"

    • Cacophony refers to discordant and harsh sounds, often described as unpleasant noise.
    • Dysphonia is characterized by difficulty in producing speech sounds, typically resulting from hoarseness.
    • Euphonic describes sounds that are pleasing and harmonious, often used to refer to words that create a beautiful auditory experience.
    • Gramophone is an early device for playing music, using mechanical means to reproduce sounds recorded on disks.
    • Homophone refers to words that sound identical but have different meanings, such as "flour" and "flower."
    • Megaphone is a large funnel-like device designed to amplify the human voice, projecting sound directly towards an audience.
    • Microphone is a device that amplifies small voices or sounds, often utilized in large venues for clarity.
    • Phonics pertains to the relationship between sounds and their corresponding letters or groups of letters, crucial for teaching reading.
    • Phonology is the academic discipline that studies the system and patterns of speech sounds in a particular language.
    • Saxophone is a woodwind musical instrument made of metal, known for producing a rich sound through its curved shape.
    • The root "phon / phono / phone" signifies concepts related to sound and voice, forming the basis of many related terms in linguistics and music.

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    Explore the meanings and uses of words related to 'phon', 'phono', and 'phone' with these flashcards. Learn about terms like 'cacophony', 'dysphonia', and 'euphonic' to enhance your vocabulary and understanding of sound-related concepts.

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