Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

transponder

/tɹænˈspɑn.dɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.07 in modern English

Syllables: transpon-der
IPA: /tɹænˈspɑn.dɚ/

14

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A radar or radio transceiver that transmits some signal in response to receiving a predetermined signal.

Example Sentences

"36 MHz transponder providing a pool of 794 reallocatable frequencies."
"Adult animals were implanted with E-Mitter transponders intraabdominally to record body temperature and locomotor activity continuously."

Etymology

Blend of transmitter + responder.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /tɹænˈspɑn.dɚ/
British English: /tɹænˈspɒn.də/

Inflected Forms

transponders (plural)

Derived Forms

microtransponder transpond

Phrases

emergency location transponder emergency locator transponder emergency transponder identification friend or foe

Frequently Paired Words

identification friend or foe

Synonyms

parrot

Rhymes With

wander ponder alexandre yonder condor responder squander fonder blonder conder gonder mondor

Questions

How do you pronounce transponder?: The recorded pronunciation is /tɹænˈspɑn.dɚ/.
What does transponder mean?: A radar or radio transceiver that transmits some signal in response to receiving a predetermined signal.
Where does transponder come from?: Blend of transmitter + responder.

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