ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Fauxnetic

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌfəʊˈnɛtɪk/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Fauxnetic is an adjective meaning (humorous) Of a pronunciation respelling system, in contrast to a phonetic alphabet.

Meaning

(humorous) Of a pronunciation respelling system, in contrast to a phonetic alphabet.

Example Sentences

George H.'s use of "ah" is, strictly speaking, erroneous, although we can't expect much more from a fauxnetic transcription.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include negatative, nonsindromic, aphonized, nonserotypable, fake, nonsinsical.

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