Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phonetic
Adjective
/fəˈnɛtɪk/
Definition
Relating to the sounds of speech or the symbols that represent those sounds.
Examples
- The phonetic alphabet helps linguists study speech sounds.
- Children often learn phonetic spelling to aid their reading and writing.
- She took a phonetic approach to learning new languages.
Meaning
Phonetic refers to the nature of sounds in human speech and how they are articulated. It encompasses the study of sounds and their representation through symbols or letters.
Synonyms
- Phonemic
- Articulatory
- Aural
