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headphones

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhedfoʊnz/ · UK /ˈhedfəʊnz/

Forms: headphone

headphones means: Small speakers worn on or in your ears so you can listen without others hearing.

noun

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Small speakers worn on or in your ears so you can listen without others hearing.

  • I listen to music through headphones.
  • She bought a new pair of headphones.
  • Take off your headphones so you can hear me.

Similar words: earphones

Common phrases: wear headphones, wireless headphones, pair of headphones, put on headphones

Questions about headphones

What does headphones mean?

Small speakers worn on or in your ears so you can listen without others hearing.

What is headphones in other languages?

Türkçe: kulaklık · Español: auriculares · Français: casque · Deutsch: Kopfhörer · Italiano: cuffie · 日本語: ヘッドホン

How do you pronounce headphones?

In American English /ˈhedfoʊnz/; in British English /ˈhedfəʊnz/.

How do you use headphones in a sentence?

I listen to music through headphones. She bought a new pair of headphones.

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