How to pronounce phonetic
Say it like fuh-NET-ik. Phonetic 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
Phonetic 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 phonetic
- 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 phonetic mean?
- Relating to the sounds of spoken language.
- Relating to phones (as opposed to phonemes).
- Relating to the spoken rather than written form of a word or name, as opposed to orthographic.“All unfamiliar names have been transcribed in phonetic spelling.”
- In such writing systems as the Chinese writing system, the portion of a phono-semantic character that provides an indication of its pronunciation; contrasted with semantic (which is usually the radical).
Words that rhyme with phonetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phonetic.
Questions about saying phonetic
How do you pronounce phonetic?
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 phonetic?
Phonetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: fuh · NET · ik.
Is phonetic 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).