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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

phons

/fɒnz/ noun · British & US
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What does phons mean?

noun

A phon is a unit of measurement for the loudness of sound, equal to 10 decibels. It is used in acoustics and audio engineering to express the relative loudness of different sounds.

Example

"The concert was so loud that it was measured at 100 phons."

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