How to Pronounce Phonetics

To pronounce "phonetics", say PHON-et-ics — 3 syllables, IPA /fəˈnɛtɪks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/fəˈnɛtɪks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “phonetics”

"phonetics" has 3 syllables: phon-et-ics. It rhymes with aesthetics and esthetics, if that helps it stick.

What does phonetics mean?

noun

The study of the physical sounds of human speech, concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phones), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception, and their representation by written symbols.

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Words that rhyme with phonetics

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aesthetics esthetics kinetics cosmetics genetics magnetics tettix cognetics prosthetics diuretics anesthetics synthetics

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phonetics"?▾

"Phonetics" has 3 syllables: phon · et · ics.

What is the IPA transcription of "phonetics"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phonetics" is /fəˈnɛtɪks/.

What does "phonetics" mean?▾

Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech, concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phones), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception, and their representation by written symbols.

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