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phonon

/ˈfoʊ.nɑn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.21 in modern English

Syllables
phonon
IPA
/ˈfoʊ.nɑn/
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle rather than a wave.

noun

A unit of phonemics.

Etymology

From phono- + -on. From Ancient Greek φωνή (phōnḗ, “sound”). Modelled after photon.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈfoʊ.nɑn/

Inflected Forms

phonons (plural)

Derived Forms

hyperphonon magnetophonon multiphonon phononic phononics phononless piezophonon

Frequently Paired Words

quasiparticle photon plasmon lexon semon

Questions

How do you pronounce phonon?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfoʊ.nɑn/.
What does phonon mean?
The quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle rather than a wave.
Where does phonon come from?
From phono- + -on. From Ancient Greek φωνή (phōnḗ, “sound”). Modelled after photon.

How to pronounce phonon

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