dictograph

Dic·to·graph

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dik-tuh-graf, -grahf]
- /ˈdɪk təˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/
- /ˈdɪk.tə.ɡrɑːf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dik-tuh-graf, -grahf]
- /ˈdɪk təˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/

Definitions of dictograph word

noun dictograph a telephonic instrument for secretly monitoring or recording conversations by means of a small, sensitive, and often concealed microphone 3
noun dictograph a telephonic instrument used for secretly listening to or recording conversations 3
noun dictograph such an instrument 3
noun dictograph (historical) A telephonic instrument for office or similar use, having a sound-magnifying device enabling the ordinary mouthpiece to be dispensed with. It was sometimes used for covertly recording conversations. 1

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Parts of speech for Dictograph

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dictograph popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

dictograph usage trend in Literature

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