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Words with Suffix “--phone” in English (US)

Browse English (US) words ending with the suffix “--phone”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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--phone From Greek *phōnē* (voice/sound). Indicates a device for transmitting sound.

magnetotelephone
7 syllables16 letters
mag·ne·to·te·le·pho·ne
/ˌmæɡnətoʊˈtɛləfoʊn/
noun

The word 'magnetotelephone' is divided into seven syllables: mag-ne-to-te-le-pho-ne. The primary stress falls on the third syllable. It's a compound noun derived from Greek roots, combining 'magneto-' and '-phone' with a 'tele-' root. Syllable division follows the Vowel Peak Principle and Consonant Cluster Resolution rules.

seismomicrophone
5 syllables16 letters
sei·smo·mi·cro·phone
/saɪzmoʊˈmaɪkrəfoʊn/
noun

The word 'seismomicrophone' is divided into five syllables: sei-smo-mi-cro-phone. It's a compound noun with Greek-derived prefixes and suffix. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and dividing into onset-rime structures.