How to pronounce earphone
Say it like EER-fohn. Earphone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EER).
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- EER
- fohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earphone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of earphone
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EER-fohn.
Other ways to say earphone
Earphone also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- EER-fohn /ˈirˌfoʊn/
What does earphone mean?
- A transducer that converts electric signals into sound and is held near the ear, especially as part of a telephone; an earpiece or headphone.
Where does earphone come from?
From ear + phone.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying earphone
How do you pronounce earphone?
Say EER-fohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪrˌfoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈɪəˌfəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earphone?
Earphone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EER). Broken into parts: EER · fohn.
Is earphone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɪəˌfəʊn/ (EER-fohn).