Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phoneticization
noun
fəˈnɛtɪsɪˌzeɪʃən
Definition
The process of representing speech sounds using phonetic symbols.
Examples
- The phoneticization of the word ‘cat’ indicates that it should be pronounced as /kæt/.
- In linguistics, phoneticization helps researchers understand how words are articulated.
- Teachers often use phoneticization to help students learn how to pronounce new vocabulary.
Meaning
Phoneticization refers to the way in which spoken language is converted into a written system that accurately reflects its pronunciation.
Synonyms
- Phonetic transcription
- Phonemic representation
- Phonological notation
