megaphone Synonyms & Antonyms
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Megaphone as a Noun
A portable, usually hand-held, funnel-shaped device that is used to amplify a person’s natural voice toward a targeted direction.
Mouthpiece or promoter; one who speaks for or publicizes on behalf of another.
A cytotoxic neolignan obtained from the laurel Aniba megaphylla.
Megaphone as a Verb
To use a megaphone; to speak through a megaphone.
Word Forms & Grammar
megaphone (plural megaphones)
megaphone (third-person singular simple present megaphones, present participle megaphoning, simple past and past participle megaphoned)
megaphone (uncountable)
Words That Rhyme With Megaphone
Origin of Megaphone
Origin 1: From mega- + -phone.
Origin 2: Named for the root Aniba megaphylla + -one.
Megaphone in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmɛɡ.əˌfəʊn/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | A portable, usually hand-held, funnel-shaped device that is used to amplify a person’s natural voice toward… |
| Plural | megaphones |
| Verb forms | megaphones, megaphoning, megaphoned |
How to Pronounce Megaphone
The standard pronunciation of megaphone is /ˈmɛɡ.əˌfəʊn/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (mɛɡ).
Frequently Asked Questions About Megaphone
Is megaphone a noun or a verb?
Megaphone is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of megaphone?
The plural of megaphone is megaphones.
What is the past tense of megaphone?
The past tense of megaphone is megaphoned. The present participle is megaphoning.