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In this list, the long -o sound at the end of each technical term is spelled with just the letter o. These words are often used in scientific or technological contexts.
For instance, stereo refers to sound that comes from two or more directions, giving a sense of depth. Video and audio are terms used to describe visual and sound content. Some words, such as dynamo and micro, are rooted in scientific principles —a dynamo creates electricity and micro means very small.
Learning these words will help you become more familiar with technology-related language.
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stereo |
Our new TV has stereo sound.
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video |
You can freeze the video at any time.
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audio |
The audio speaker was turned up too loud.
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disco |
They danced at the disco until the early hours.
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dynamo |
Some bike lights are worked by a dynamo.
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micro |
Micro means very small.
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radio |
The radio began to transmit the message.
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mono |
Mono means one.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 7. Long vowels e.g ee, ea or y? oa, o-e, or ow? u-e, ue, or ew?
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