Discover a variety of words that begin with “pho,” expanding your vocabulary and enhancing your language skills.
- Photon- A particle representing a quantum of light.
- Phone- A device for voice communication.
- Phonetic- Relating to speech sounds.
- Photo- A picture taken with a camera.
- Phobia- An extreme or irrational fear of something.
- Phonograph- An early machine for recording and playing music.
- Phonology- The study of sound systems in languages.
- Phosphorus- A chemical element used in fertilizers.
- Phony- Not genuine; fake.
- Photograph- A picture made using a camera.
- Phonate- To produce speech sounds.
- Phoneme- The smallest unit of sound in a language.
- Photogenic- Attractive in photographs.
- Photic- Relating to light.
- Phonon- A quantum of vibrational energy in a crystal lattice.
- Phosphorescent- Emitting light without heat.
- Phosphorescence- Light emitted by a substance without combustion.
- Phoenician- Pertaining to ancient civilization known for sea trade.
- Phonography- The study or practice of phonetic transcription.
- Photoreceptor- A cell or structure that responds to light.
- Phonogram- A symbol representing a vocal sound.
- Phosphide- A compound containing phosphorus and a more electropositive element.
- Photophobia- Sensitivity to light.
- Phosphatase- An enzyme that removes phosphate groups.
- Phonolite- A type of volcanic rock.
- Phonometry- The measurement of sound levels.
- Photolithography- A process used in microchip manufacturing.
- Photometer- An instrument for measuring light intensity.
- Photodetector- A device that detects light.
- Phototherapy- Treatment using light.
- Phosphor- A substance that exhibits phosphorescence.
- Phonology- The study of sound systems in language.
- Photovoltaic- Pertaining to the conversion of light into electricity.
- Photomontage- A composite photograph.
- Photodynamic- Using light to alter chemical or biological systems.
- Phototropism- Growth or movement in response to light.
- Photocopy- A paper copy of a document.
- Photogeology- The study of geological features through photographs.
- Photic- Pertaining to light.
- Photolysis- The decomposition of a substance using light.
- Photoperiod- The length of time each day that an organism is exposed to light.
- Photodissociation- The breaking down of molecules using light.
- Photopigment- A pigment in photoreceptor cells that responds to light.
- Phonetist- A specialist in phonetics.
- Phototransduction- The process through which light is converted into electrical signals in the retina.
- Photomicrograph- A photograph taken through a microscope.
- Photographable- Capable of being photographed.
- Phonocardiogram- A chart or record of heart sounds.
- Photocoagulation- A medical procedure using light to clot tissue.
- Photodegradable- Capable of being decomposed by light.
- Phototaxis- Movement of an organism toward or away from light.