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intercoms

Pronunciation: [ˈɪntərˌkɑmz]

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

Context: “communication”

(noun) a device that allows people to talk to each other from different rooms or areas, like a small phone. It helps to communicate without having to go to each other in person.

Example

The teacher used the intercoms in the school to announce the lunch schedule.

Example

Without the intercoms, it was hard for the staff to communicate quickly.

Example

Can we use the intercoms to ask if lunch is ready?

Context: “technology”

(noun) a system used for communication in buildings, like apartments or offices, where people can talk to each other from different locations. It's usually linked by wires, but some can work without them.

Example

In our building, the intercoms help us let visitors in.

Example

The intercoms were broken, so nobody could hear the doorbell.

Example

Are the intercoms working correctly today?

How to pronounce intercoms

Pronunciation: [ˈɪntərˌkɑmz]

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