optophone

op·to·phone

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [op-tuh-fohn]
- /ˈɒp təˌfoʊn/
- /ˈɒp.tə.fəʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [op-tuh-fohn]
- /ˈɒp təˌfoʊn/

Definitions of optophone word

noun optophone an electronic device that scans ordinary printed characters and produces combinations of sounds, enabling a blind reader to recognize the characters. 1
noun optophone An instrument that scans printed characters and converts them into sound, thus enabling blind people to read by ear. 1
noun optophone a device for blind people that converts printed words into sounds 0

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Parts of speech for Optophone

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Optophone

optophone popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

optophone usage trend in Literature

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