Meaning & use
phonetic
Relating to the sounds of speech, or representing those sounds with a consistent set of symbols.
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The dictionary includes a phonetic spelling to show how each word is pronounced.
She learned the phonetic alphabet to help spell words clearly over the phone.
A note on using this word
Phonetic refers to actual speech sounds, while phonemic refers to sound units that distinguish meaning in a specific language.
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