Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hi-fi

/ˌhaɪˈfaɪ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.19 in modern English

Syllables: hi--fi
IPA: /ˌhaɪˈfaɪ/

10

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

3

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Uncountable

noun

An electronic device used to play recorded sound, especially music.

Countable

adj

modern, fashionable, hi-tech.

Indian usage

noun

Alternative letter-case form of hi-fi.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"If buses could fly: Hi-fi idea to fix traffic woes back on table"
"It’s about survival and a hi-fi lifestyle, where human life doesn’t count,” said Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao."

Etymology

Shortened form of high fidelity.

Word Breakdown

Root: *bʰeydʰ-

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌhaɪˈfaɪ/
British English: /ˈhaɪˌfaɪ/

Usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Music.

Inflected Forms

hi-fis (plural) HiFi (alternative) more hi-fi (comparative) most hi-fi (superlative)

Phrases

mini hi-fi mini hi-fi system Wi-Fi

Synonyms

stereo sound system high-fidelity high fidelity high fidelity sound system

Antonyms

lo-fi

Rhymes With

by my why high try guy buy july drive-by die eye hi

Questions

How do you pronounce hi-fi?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌhaɪˈfaɪ/.
What does hi-fi mean?: High fidelity.
Where does hi-fi come from?: Shortened form of high fidelity.

How to pronounce hi-fi

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