Phonetically
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fəˈnɛtɪkli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Phonetically is an adverb meaning In the way it sounds, particularly: written to describe the sound rather than the dictionary spelling.
Meaning
In the way it sounds, particularly: written to describe the sound rather than the dictionary spelling.
Example Sentences
The hard words in the passage have been spelled phonetically.
Equipment on a warship set to be upgraded or disposed of was given the code AT-6, or phonetically “eighty-six”.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aurally, phonically, phonematically, graphophonically, nonphonetically, phonotypically.
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