How to pronounce megaphone
Say it like MEG-uh-fohn. Megaphone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG).
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- MEG
- uh
- fohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megaphone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of megaphone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MEG-uh-fohn.
What does megaphone mean?
- A portable, usually hand-held, funnel-shaped device that is used to amplify a person’s natural voice toward a targeted direction.
- Mouthpiece or promoter; one who speaks for or publicizes on behalf of another.
- A cytotoxic neolignan obtained from the laurel Aniba megaphylla.
- To use a megaphone; to speak through a megaphone.
Where does megaphone come from?
From mega- + -phone.
Questions about saying megaphone
How do you pronounce megaphone?
Say MEG-uh-fohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛɡəˌfoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈmɛɡəˌfəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megaphone?
Megaphone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG). Broken into parts: MEG · uh · fohn.
Is megaphone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmɛɡəˌfəʊn/ (MEG-uh-fohn).