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Definition of phonetically

phonetically

/fəˈnɛt.ɪ.kli/
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Adjective:phonetic
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• adverb

1

In a manner that corresponds to pronunciation or represents speech sounds directly.

Example

"Young children often spell unfamiliar words phonetically before mastering irregular spelling rules."

2

With respect to phonetics or the acoustic and articulatory properties of speech sounds.

Example

"The two regional dialects are phonetically distinct, particularly in how speakers pronounce their vowels."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'phonetic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ally', ultimately deriving from Ancient Greek 'phōnētikos' ('vocal'), from 'phōnē' ('sound, voice').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Phonetically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/phonetically
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