Phoneticize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Phoneticize is a verb meaning (transitive) To spell by phonetic script.
Meaning
(transitive) To spell by phonetic script.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To change (spelling) so that it is more phonetic (transparent) (see Orthographic depth).
Example Sentences
He phoneticizes his given name, Ippolito, into Tibetan.
Word Forms
- phoneticizes
- phoneticizing
- phoneticized
Synonyms for phoneticize
Depending on context, synonyms include phonetize.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phonetize, phonemicize, phonologize, transcribe, phonograph, transphonologise.
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