phonic

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek φωνή (phōnḗ, “sound”) +‎ -ic.[1][2]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈfɑn.ɪk/, /ˈfoʊ.nɪk/
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈfɒn.ɪk/
  • Audio (Southern England)(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɒnɪk

Adjective[edit]

phonic (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to sound; of the nature of sound; acoustic.

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References[edit]

  1. ^ “phonic, adj.1 & n.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠‎[1], Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, launched 2000, archived from the original on 2023-09-13.
  2. ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “phonic”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.

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