Radio
5 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A device for receiving and transmitting sound broadcasts through electromagnetic waves.
“She listened to music on the car radio.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈreɪdiˌəʊ/
Syllables
ra·di·o
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Contains vowels A, I, O; good for vowel placement testing.
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Worth 6 points; three vowels make it useful for vowel-heavy racks.
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