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intercom

/ˈɪntɚkˌɑm/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.89 in modern English

Syllables
in-ter-com
IPA
/ˈɪntɚkˌɑm/
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An independent, telephonic communication system, set up around and throughout a building, complex, or residence, typically for access control.

verb

To communicate (with) by intercom.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Clipping of intercommunicator.

Inflected Forms

intercoms (plural) intercoms (present, singular) intercomming (participle, present) intercoming (participle, present) intercommed (participle, past) intercommed (past) intercomed (participle, past) intercomed (past)

Phrases

video intercom intercom system door entry system

Frequently Paired Words

door entry system entryphone

Synonyms

intercommunication system

Questions

How do you pronounce intercom?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɪntɚkˌɑm/.
What does intercom mean?
An independent, telephonic communication system, set up around and throughout a building, complex, or residence, typically for access control.
Where does intercom come from?
Clipping of intercommunicator.

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