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phon-

combining form

: connected with sound, voice, or speech

Full Definition of PHON-

: sound : voice : speech <phonate> <phonograph>

phon- or phono-

Latin, from Greek phōn-, phōno-, from phōnē — more at ban

PHON- Defined for Kids

prefix

: sound : voice : speech <phonograph>

phon- or phono-

Medical Dictionary

combining form

: sound : voice : speech : tone <phonation>

phon- or phono-

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