How to pronounce videophone
Say it like VID-ee-oh-fohn. Videophone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VID).
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- VID
- ee
- oh
- fohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Videophone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of videophone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VID-ee-oh-fohn.
What does videophone mean?
- A telephone capable of transmitting both audio and video signals in both directions.
- A cell phone with such capability. Used to distinguish from stills-only camera cell phones and camera-less cell phones.
Where does videophone come from?
From video- + phone.
Questions about saying videophone
How do you pronounce videophone?
Say VID-ee-oh-fohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪdioʊˌfoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈvɪdiəʊˌfəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in videophone?
Videophone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VID). Broken into parts: VID · ee · oh · fohn.
Is videophone 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 /ˈvɪdiəʊˌfəʊn/ (VID-ee-oh-fohn).