Greek · root
phōnē
voice, sound
Forms
- phon-
- phono- — Combining form with a linking vowel.
Origin
Usually traced to reconstructed Proto-Indo-European *bheh₂-, ‘speak.’
Note
The same Greek noun could also mean a language.
Words sharing this root
anthemA song of collective devotion or praise.cacophonyA harsh, jarring mixture of sounds or other clashing elements.gramophoneAn old-fashioned device for playing sound from records.megaphoneA cone-shaped device used to amplify the voice.microphoneA device that converts sound into electrical signals.polyphonicCombining several distinct voices or melodic lines at once.symphonyAn extended orchestral composition in several movements.xylophoneA percussion instrument with tuned wooden bars struck by mallets.