English Word · Intermediate
phones
headphones
Pronunciation: /fəʊnz/
Meaning
An informal shortened form of headphones.
Example
Put your phones on so you can hear the recording clearly.
Put your phones on so you can hear the recording clearly.
Practice tips
- Practice phones out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.