How Do You Spell DICTAPHONES?

Pronunciation: [dˈɪktɐfˌə͡ʊnz] (IPA)

The word "Dictaphones" is spelled with a silent "e" at the end, which indicates that the preceding letter "o" is pronounced as a long vowel sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, this sound is represented by the symbol /əʊ/. The combination of the letters "ph" in the word represents the sound /f/. The stress falls on the second syllable, indicated by the diacritic symbol /ˈdɪk.tə.fəʊnz/. Dictaphones are electronic devices used for recording and transcribing speech, often used in business and journalism.

DICTAPHONES Meaning and Definition

1. Dictaphones are electronic devices used for recording and transcribing spoken words. These devices are commonly used for dictation and voice recording purposes in professional settings such as offices, courtrooms, and medical facilities. Dictaphones are designed to accurately capture and store audio without distortion or loss of quality.

   Typically compact and portable, dictaphones consist of a handheld unit with a built-in microphone and recording controls. The device allows the user to start, pause, and stop the recording with the push of a button, providing convenient and efficient audio capturing. Some advanced dictaphones may offer additional features such as voice-activated recording, multiple recording formats, and file management options.

   Dictaphones are often used by professionals such as doctors, lawyers, journalists, and executives to document important information, dictate letters or reports, and record meetings or interviews. The recorded audio can be played back on the dictaphone itself or transferred to a computer for transcription or archiving purposes. This flexibility and versatility make dictaphones an indispensable tool for individuals who require accurate and reliable voice recording capabilities.

   The term "Dictaphones" is also commonly used as a genericized trademark to refer to any portable voice recording device, even if not manufactured by the actual Dictaphone company.

Top Common Misspellings for DICTAPHONES *

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Etymology of DICTAPHONES

The word "Dictaphone" is a combination of two words: "dictate" and "phone".

The word "dictate" comes from the Latin word "dictāre", which means "to dictate" or "to speak". It originally referred to the act of giving commands or orders orally. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to include the act of speaking or pronouncing words for someone else to write down.

The word "phone" is an abbreviation of "telephone", which is derived from the Greek words "tele" meaning "far" and "phone" meaning "sound" or "voice". Thus, "telephone" can be interpreted as "far-sound" or "far-voice".