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stereophonic

ster·e·o·phon·ic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ster-ee-uh-fon-ik, steer-]
    • /ˌstɛr i əˈfɒn ɪk, ˌstɪər-/
    • /ˌste.rɪə.ˈfɒ.nɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ster-ee-uh-fon-ik, steer-]
    • /ˌstɛr i əˈfɒn ɪk, ˌstɪər-/

Definitions of stereophonic word

  • adjective stereophonic pertaining to a system of sound recording or reproduction using two or more separate channels to produce a more realistic effect by capturing the spatial dimensions of a performance (the location of performers as well as their acoustic surroundings), used especially with high-fidelity recordings and reproduction systems (opposed to monophonic). 1
  • adjective stereophonic relating to stereo sound 1
  • adjective stereophonic (of a system for recording, reproducing, or broadcasting sound) using two or more separate microphones to feed two or more loudspeakers through separate channels in order to give a spatial effect to the sound 0
  • adjective stereophonic designating or of sound reproduction, as in films, records, tapes, or broadcasting, using two or more channels to carry and reproduce through separate speakers a blend of sounds from separate sources 0
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Origin of stereophonic

First appearance:

before 1935
One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40; stereo- + phon(o)- + -ic

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Parts of speech for Stereophonic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Stereophonic

stereophonic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Top questions with stereophonic

  • what does stereophonic mean?

Related words

  • stereo

    stereoscopic photography.

  • quadraphonic

    of, noting, or pertaining to the recording and reproduction of sound over four separate transmission or direct reproduction channels instead of the customary two of the stereo system: a quadraphonic recording.

  • binaural

    relating to, having, or hearing with both ears

  • monophonic

    Music. of or relating to monophony.
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