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phonography


pho·nog·ra·phy

noun \fə-ˈnä-grə-fē, fō-\

Definition of PHONOGRAPHY

1
: spelling based on pronunciation
2
: a system of shorthand writing based on sound

First Known Use of PHONOGRAPHY

1701

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