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phonetically

 

[ fəˈnetɪkli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

pronunciation

In a way that relates to the sounds of speech

Synonyms

linguistically, phonemically

Examples of usage

  • The word is spelled phonetically
  • She tried to write down the word phonetically
Context #2 | Adjective

spelling

Relating to or representing the sounds of the spoken language

Synonyms

articulatory, phonemic

Examples of usage

  • A phonetically written word
  • The teacher explained the phonetically correct spelling
Context #3 | Adjective

linguistics

Denoting or relating to the sounds of a particular language

Synonyms

articulatory, phonemic

Examples of usage

  • The phonetically distinctive sounds of English
  • Phonetically similar words in different languages

Translations

Translations of the word "phonetically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 foneticamente

🇮🇳 ध्वन्यात्मक रूप से

🇩🇪 phonetisch

🇮🇩 secara fonetis

🇺🇦 фонетично

🇵🇱 fonetycznie

🇯🇵 音声的に (おんせいてきに)

🇫🇷 phonétiquement

🇪🇸 fonéticamente

🇹🇷 fonetik olarak

🇰🇷 음성적으로 (eumseongjeogeuro)

🇸🇦 صوتيًا

🇨🇿 foneticky

🇸🇰 foneticky

🇨🇳 按发音 (àn fāyīn)

🇸🇮 fonetično

🇮🇸 hljóðrænt

🇰🇿 фонетикалық

🇬🇪 ფონეტიკურად

🇦🇿 fonetik olaraq

🇲🇽 fonéticamente (іспанська)

Word origin

The word 'phonetically' comes from the Greek word 'phōnētikós', meaning 'of or relating to speech sounds'. The study of phonetics, which deals with the sounds of human speech, has been a significant field in linguistics for centuries. Understanding phonetics is crucial for language learning and pronunciation. The term 'phonetically' is widely used in linguistics, language teaching, and communication fields.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,382, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.