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phonography

noun pho·nog·ra·phy \fə-ˈnä-grə-fē, fō-\

Definition of PHONOGRAPHY

1
:  spelling based on pronunciation
2
:  a system of shorthand writing based on sound
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First Known Use of PHONOGRAPHY

1701

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