Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

broadband

/ˈbɹɔdbænd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.69 in modern English

Syllables
broad-band
IPA
/ˈbɹɔdbænd/
15
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A wideband of electromagnetic frequencies.

Uncountable

noun

An Internet connection provisioned over an existing service using alternate signal frequencies such as ADSL or a cable modem.

Uncountable

adj

Of, pertaining to, or carrying a wide band of electromagnetic frequencies

Etymology

From broad + band.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈbɹɔdbænd/
  • British English: /ˈbɹɔːdbænd/

Usage

Inflected Forms

broadbands (plural)

Derived Forms

nonbroadband prebroadband

Phrases

voice over broadband wireless broadband cable modem

Frequently Paired Words

band baseband hyperband narrowband ultrabroadband ultrawideband wideband bandwidth

Synonyms

wideband

Questions

How do you pronounce broadband?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbɹɔdbænd/.
What does broadband mean?
A wideband of electromagnetic frequencies.
Where does broadband come from?
From broad + band.

How to pronounce broadband

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