microphone

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfoʊn/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfəʊn/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular microphone

Plural microphones

1. A device that converts sound into electricity; microphones send sound to be broadcast or recorded.
   • Synonyms: mic and mike

   We can't hear you! Speak into the microphone!

   She records her songs using a microphone.