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speakerphone

SPEE-kuh-fohn

Speakerphone (noun) means a telephone feature or device that lets you talk hands-free through a built-in microphone and loudspeaker. Example: “She put the call on speakerphone so everyone in the room could listen.”

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A telephone feature or device that lets you talk hands-free through a built-in microphone and loudspeaker.
"She put the call on speakerphone so everyone in the room could listen."

How to use speakerphone

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA phone setting that lets several people hear and join a call without holding the handset.

Word forms

speakerphones plural

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Etymology

A blend of "speaker" and "phone."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “speakerphone” mean?

The word “speakerphone” means a telephone feature or device that lets you talk hands-free through a built-in microphone and loudspeaker. In plain terms, a phone setting that lets several people hear and join a call without holding the handset.

How do you pronounce “speakerphone”?

“Speakerphone” is pronounced SPEE-kuh-fohn (/ˈspikɚˌfoʊn/ in IPA).

How do you use “speakerphone” in a sentence?

Here is “speakerphone” used in a sentence: “She put the call on speakerphone so everyone in the room could listen.”

What part of speech is “speakerphone”?

“Speakerphone” is a noun.

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