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phonography.

The transcription of speech using symbols.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The transcription of speech using symbols.

    uncountable · usually
  2. A form of shorthand using such symbols.

    uncountable · usually
  3. The art of constructing, or using, the phonograph.

    dated · uncountable · usually
  4. Pornography; explicit depiction of sexual subject matter.

    Internet · euphemistic · uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

From French phonographie.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.