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headphones

Pronunciation: [ˈhɛdˌfoʊnz]

Word

Learn how to use headphones in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “technology”

(noun) headphones are a pair of small speakers that you wear over your ears. They let you listen to music or sounds from a device without bothering anyone else around you.

Example

I love using my headphones to listen to my favorite songs while I walk to school.

Example

I can't hear you very well because I have my headphones on.

Example

Do you like using headphones when you listen to music?

Context: “communication”

(noun) headphones can also be used for talking on the phone or video calls. They help you hear the other person better and also keep your conversation private.

Example

I used my headphones during the video call so I could hear my friends clearly.

Example

Without my headphones, I can't focus when I'm trying to talk to someone on the phone.

Example

Are your headphones working for the call?

How to pronounce headphones

Pronunciation: [ˈhɛdˌfoʊnz]

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