phonetic
[fəˈnɛɾ.ɪk]
UK: /fəˈnɛt.ɪk/
FƏNƐɾ · ɪk (2 syllables)
English
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Definition
Relating to the sounds of spoken language.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin phōnēticus, from Ancient Greek φωνητῐκός (phōnētĭkós). By surface analysis, phone + -etic.
Example Sentences
- "All unfamiliar names have been transcribed in phonetic spelling."
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