phonon

Meanings

Plural: phonons

Noun

The quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle rather than a wave.
A unit of phonemics.

Origin / Etymology

From phono- + -on. From Ancient Greek φωνή (phōnḗ, “sound”). Modelled after photon.

Scrabble Score: 11

phonon is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
phonon is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
phonon is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

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