Phonically: meaning, definitions and examples
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phonically
[ fəˈnɛtɪkli ]
in pronunciation
In a phonetic manner; with respect to sounds of speech.
Synonyms
phonetically, sound-wise.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| phonically |
Incorrect spelling or redundant term, use 'phonically' instead. |
| phonetically |
Used in linguistic contexts to describe the way sounds are produced and used in speech, typically in a more scientific or academic setting.
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| sound-wise |
Informally used to compare or describe sound characteristics of various entities, often in casual conversation.
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Examples of usage
- She spelled it out phonically, letter by letter.
- The teacher explained the correct pronunciation phonically to the students.
Translations
Translations of the word "phonically" 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
🇸🇦 صوتيًا
🇨🇿 foneticky
🇸🇰 foneticky
🇨🇳 按照语音 (ànzhào yǔyīn)
🇸🇮 fonetično
🇮🇸 hljóðfræðilega
🇰🇿 фонетикалық
🇬🇪 ფონეტიკურად
🇦🇿 fonetik olaraq
🇲🇽 fonéticamente
Etymology
The word 'phonically' is derived from the adjective 'phonetic', which comes from the Greek word 'phonetikos', meaning 'of speech sounds'. The suffix '-ally' is added to make it an adverb, indicating how something is done or in relation to sound. Phonics and phonetics are important fields of study related to sound and speech production.
See also: phone, phoneme, phonemic, phoner, phonetics, phoney, smartphone, telephone, telephonist.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,531, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.