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microphonean instrument for converting sound waves into electrical energy variations which may then be amplified, transmitted, or recorded

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: an instrument for converting sound waves into electrical energy variations which may then be amplified, transmitted, or recorded

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmaɪkrəˌfoʊn/

Korean meaning: 소리를 전기 신호로 변환하는 장치, 마이크

Korean pronunciation: **마이**크러폰

Example Sentences

  • The karaoke microphone made my terrible singing sound almost professional.
  • Please speak directly into the microphone so everyone can hear you.
  • The microphone picked up every embarrassing stomach rumble during the silent interview.

microphone

NOUN

//ˈmaɪkrəˌfoʊn//

an instrument for converting sound waves into electrical energy variations which may then be amplified, transmitted, or recorded

microphone concept
💡 Concept

an instrument for converting sound waves into electrical energy variations which may then be amplified, transmitted, or recorded

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmaɪkrəˌfoʊn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmaɪkrəˌfəʊn/

🌳Etymology

Prefixmicro--
Rootphone

Origin

그리스어에서 온 단어로, '작은 소리'라는 의미에서 시작되었습니다. 19세기 말 전화와 함께 발명되면서 '작은 소리를 크게 만드는 장치'라는 뜻으로 발전했죠.

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🎵Rhyme

telephonexylophonegramophone
telephone
xylophone
gramophone

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The karaoke microphone made my terrible singing sound almost professional.

Please speak directly into the microphone so everyone can hear you.

😄 Fun example

The microphone picked up every embarrassing stomach rumble during the silent interview.

She forgot to turn off her microphone during the online meeting.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

mictransmitterpickup

Antonyms

speakerheadphones

Related

amplifierspeakeraudiorecordingbroadcast