Synonyms for phonetic


Grammar : Adj
Spell : fuh-net-ik, foh-
Phonetic Transcription : fəˈnɛt ɪk, foʊ-


Définition of phonetic

Origin :
  • "representing vocal sounds," 1803, from Modern Latin phoneticus (1797), from Greek phonetikos "vocal," from phonetos "to be spoken, utterable," verbal adjective of phonein "to speak clearly, utter," from phone "sound, voice" (see fame (n.)).
  • adj pertaining to speech sounds
Example sentences :
  • Every alternate page was in the phonetic Indian symbols, of which more hereafter.
  • Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White
  • The use of phonetic transcription, however, is a moot question.
  • Extract from : « College Teaching » by Paul Klapper
  • Phonetic: sound producing; applied to stridulating structures.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • The sitters also were often in rows—with a slight (phonetic) difference.
  • Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, April 8, 1893 » by Various
  • It was not phonetic, nor was it etymological; it was simply Ritsonian.
  • Extract from : « The Book-Hunter » by John Hill Burton
  • In most cases, indeed, the phonetic reading is unknown or uncertain.
  • Extract from : « The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria » by Morris Jastrow
  • This phonetic writing furnishes the reading for Nin in Nin-Klgal.
  • Extract from : « The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria » by Morris Jastrow
  • I heard the name that time, but I can make no attempt, phonetic or other, to spell it.
  • Extract from : « Gossamer » by George A. Birmingham
  • The principle on which the characters are formed is the phonetic.
  • Extract from : « The Story of My Life » by Egerton Ryerson
  • Phonetic characters or signs were those expressive of sounds.
  • Extract from : « Museum of Antiquity » by L. W. Yaggy

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