How to Pronounce Phonotactics

To pronounce "phonotactics", say PHON-ot-act-ics — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈfəʊnə(ʊ)ˌtaktɪks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˈfəʊnə(ʊ)ˌtaktɪks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “phonotactics”

"phonotactics" has 4 syllables: phon-ot-act-ics.

What does phonotactics mean?

noun

  1. A branch of phonology that deals with the restrictions a language applies to combinations of phonemes.

Related words

phonetismphonostatisticstonologyphonologymetaphonologyphonemicsphoneticstonetics

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phonotactics"?▾

"Phonotactics" has 4 syllables: phon · ot · act · ics.

What is the IPA transcription of "phonotactics"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phonotactics" is /ˈfəʊnə(ʊ)ˌtaktɪks/.

What does "phonotactics" mean?▾

Phonotactics: A branch of phonology that deals with the restrictions a language applies to combinations of phonemes.

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