How to pronounce fauxnetic
Say it like foh-NET-ik. Fauxnetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET).
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- foh
- NET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fauxnetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fauxnetic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: foh-NET-ik.
What does fauxnetic mean?
- Of a pronunciation respelling system, in contrast to a phonetic alphabet.
Where does fauxnetic come from?
Blend of faux + phonetic.
Words that rhyme with fauxnetic
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Questions about saying fauxnetic
How do you pronounce fauxnetic?
Say foh-NET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌfoʊˈnɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌfəʊˈnɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fauxnetic?
Fauxnetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: foh · NET · ik.
Is fauxnetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌfəʊˈnɛtɪk/ (foh-NET-ik).