Phonetically Meaning and Definition
Phonetically
Pronunciation
/fəˈnɛtɪkəli/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A way of representing words in writing or printing that imitates the sounds of spoken language, especially in the case of words from languages other than English.
Examples
- The foreigner struggled to pronounce the word phonetically.
- The dictionary provided phonetic transcriptions to help with pronunciation.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- Morphemically
- Syllabically
Etymology
From Greek phonētikos, meaning “pertaining to sound”, from phōnē, “sound”.
Usage Notes
Phonetically is often used in linguistics and language learning to describe the representation of sounds in written language.
Cultural References
Phonetically has appeared in various contexts, including language learning software, dictionaries, and linguistic research papers.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- Pronounce it phonetically
- Say it phonetically
Related Words or Phrases
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- Language
Collocations
- Phonetic transcription
- Phonetic pronunciation
Frequency of Use
Phonetically is a relatively uncommon word in everyday language, but it is frequently used in linguistics and language learning contexts.
Common Misspellings
- Phonetacally
- Phenicly