How to pronounce phenetic
Say it like fuh-NET-ik. Phenetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET).
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- fuh
- NET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phenetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 phenetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fuh-NET-ik.
What does phenetic mean?
- Of, or relating to, phenetics.
Where does phenetic come from?
From pheno- + -etic; modeled on genetic.
Words that rhyme with phenetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phenetic.
Words that sound like phenetic
Questions about saying phenetic
How do you pronounce phenetic?
Say fuh-NET-ik. The American pronunciation is /fəˈnɛtɪk/. In British English it is /fəˈnɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phenetic?
Phenetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: fuh · NET · ik.
Is phenetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /fəˈnɛtɪk/ (fuh-NET-ik).
What words sound the same as phenetic?
Phenetic sounds the same as phonetic in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.