Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phonetical
Adjective
/fəˈnɛtɪkəl/
Definition
Relating to the sounds of speech or the system of sounds used in a particular language.
Examples
- The phonetical analysis of the word helped the students understand its proper pronunciation.
- In linguistics, phonetical scripts are used to transcribe sounds for study.
Meaning
The term ‘phonetical’ describes anything that pertains to the phonetics, which is the study of how speech sounds are produced and understood.
Synonyms
- Phonetic
- Speech-related
- Sound-based