microphone

noun
UK: /ˈmaɪ.krə.fəʊn/
US: /ˈmaɪ.krə.foʊn/

  1. A device that changes sounds into electrical signals.

    1. I spoke into the microphone.
    2. The singer adjusted the microphone before starting the song.

  2. A piece of equipment for broadcasting or recording sound, such as someone's voice.

    1. The band used a good microphone.
    2. She tested the studio microphone to ensure it was working properly before the recording.

Synonyms

mic mike
microphone transitive-verb

  1. To record or broadcast something using a microphone.

    1. They'll microphone the speech.
    2. The entire conference was microphoned for later broadcast and archival purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "microphone" in English means: A device that changes sounds into electrical signals., A piece of equipment for broadcasting or recording sound, such as someone's voice..

The phonetic transcription of "microphone" is /ˈmaɪ.krə.fəʊn/ in British English and /ˈmaɪ.krə.foʊn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "microphone": mic, mike.

Example usage of "microphone": "I spoke into the microphone.". More examples on the page.