holophane

Questions

What does holophane mean?

A kind of light fixture having a borosilicate glass reflector/refractor.

Where does holophane come from?

Brand name, presumably holo- + -phane.

How to pronounce holophane

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “holophane”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “holophane”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “holophane” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.