phonogram
/ˈfoʊnəˌɡræm/
noun
- A written symbol that represents a sound, syllable, or word, such as a letter or character in a writing system.
- In English, each letter of the alphabet is a phonogram representing one or more sounds.
- The teacher explained that the symbol 'sh' is a phonogram for the /ʃ/ sound.
- Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs include many phonograms that stand for syllables.
- A record or recording of sound, especially a historical one made on a phonograph cylinder or disc.
- The museum displayed a rare phonogram from the early 1900s.
- He collected old phonograms of famous speeches and music.
- The phonogram crackled as the needle traced its grooves.