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English
Etymology
Blend of faux + phonetic
Pronunciation
- enPR: fō'-nĕtʹ-ĭk, IPA(key): /ˌfəʊˈnɛtɪk/
- Hyphenation: faux‧net‧ic
- Rhymes: -ɛtɪk
Adjective
fauxnetic (not comparable)
- (humorous) Of a pronunciation respelling system, in contrast to a phonetic alphabet.
- (Language Log, "A pretentious and altogether lamentable affectation", 2010 December 28)
- George H.'s use of "ah" is, strictly speaking, erroneous, although we can't expect much more from a fauxnetic transcription.
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