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quadraphonic

/ˌqwɑdɹəˈfɑnɪk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.47 in modern English

Syllables
quadra-phon-ic
IPA
/ˌqwɑdɹəˈfɑnɪk/
29
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Employing four independent channels or speakers.

Etymology

From quadra- + -phonic.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌqwɑdɹəˈfɑnɪk/
  • British English: /ˌqwɒdɹəˈfɒnɪk/

Inflected Forms

quadrophonic (alternative)

Derived Forms

quadraphonics

Frequently Paired Words

stereophonic

Synonyms

quadrasonic quadriphonic quadrisonic

Rhymes With

electronic chronic iconic sonic ironic tonic demonic harmonic ionic platonic supersonic masonic

Questions

How do you pronounce quadraphonic?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌqwɑdɹəˈfɑnɪk/.
What does quadraphonic mean?
Employing four independent channels or speakers.
Where does quadraphonic come from?
From quadra- + -phonic.

How to pronounce quadraphonic

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