microphone
nounDivide microphone into syllables:
mi · cro · phone
How to pronounce microphone:
Definition of microphone:
- microphone (noun):
- device for converting sound waves into electrical energy.
- an instrument whereby sound waves are caused to generate or modulate an electric current usually for the purpose of transmitting or recording sound (such as speech or music)
Synonyms for microphone:
bugmicAntonyms for microphone:
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