Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

radio

/ˈɹeɪ.diˌoʊ/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.01 in modern English

Syllables
ra-dio
IPA
/ˈɹeɪ.diˌoʊ/
6
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.

Uncountable

noun

A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.

Countable

noun

A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.

Countable

noun

A device that can transmit radio signals.

Countable

noun

The continuous broadcasting of sound via the Internet in the style of traditional radio.

Uncountable

verb

To use two-way radio to transmit (a message) (to another radio or other radio operator).

verb

To order or assist (to a location), using telecommunications.

Transitive verb

name

A surname.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Short for radiotelegraphy.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɹeɪ.diˌoʊ/
  • British English: /ˈɹeɪ.diˌəʊ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

radios (plural) radios (present, singular) radioes (present, singular) radioing (participle, present) radioed (participle, past) radioed (past)

Derived Forms

aeradio antiradio microradio nonradio preradio radiogenic radiogram radiogramophone radioland radioless radiolike radiopager

Phrases

album-oriented radio amateur radio base radio black radio cable radio car radio CB radio citizens' band radio

Frequently Paired Words

radiate radiation radiator radius ray transceiver

Synonyms

tuner wireless receiver radio receiver receiving set radio set radiocommunication

Questions

How do you pronounce radio?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɹeɪ.diˌoʊ/.
What does radio mean?
The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.
Where does radio come from?
Short for radiotelegraphy.

How to pronounce radio

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