loudspeaker

English

Etymology

loud + speaker

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /laʊdˈspiːkə/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈlaʊdspiːkɚ/

Noun

loudspeaker (plural loudspeakers)

  1. An electromechanical transducer that converts an electrical signal into audible sound.
  2. An encasing containing one or more loudspeaker devices and usually other electrical equipment such as a driver.

Synonyms

  • (electromechanical transducer): speaker
  • (encasing containing loudspeakers): speaker enclosure, loudspeaker cabinet, speaker enclosure, loudspeaker enclosure

Translations

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