Word: phonon
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pho
non
Definition: The quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle rather than a wave.
Morphemes:
Affix: phono-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to sound; deep and complete
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φωνή
Language: grc
Decoded: phone
Meaning: voice, sound
Affix: -on
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns denoting subatomic particles quanta molecular units or substances .