Definition

A unit used to measure how loud a sound seems to a person, based on the loudness of a specific tone.

Example

The sound of the concert was measured at 80 phon, indicating it was quite loud.

Conversation

Did you know that the loudness of sounds can be measured in phon units?

Really? I had no idea that was a thing!

Yeah, it's interesting how our ears perceive different volumes.

Totally! I wonder how they determine the phon levels for various sounds.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Phon" (from Greek "phone" meaning sound or voice). The word "phon" refers to sound, particularly in the context of speech or audio.

Memory Tip

Think of 'phone' as related to 'sound' in Greek, which helps you remember that 'phon' relates to sound.

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