Phonetics - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Phonetics :  (noun)

1: the branch of acoustics concerned with speech processes including its production and perception and acoustic analysis

Based on WordNet 2.0

Phonetics : \Pho*net"ics\, n. 1. The doctrine or science of sounds; especially those of the human voice; phonology.

2. The art of representing vocal sounds by signs and written characters.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Phonetics

15kirstin12: @little_lintje yeah that's true:P haha, who showed up at Phonetics? probably not that manyXD
smithwill: @DennisF Web publishing is a fast-paced, frenetic bidnez. What's a few misspellings and wrong words? Phonetics transcend proper English, K?
streetztalk: @nyreggie @gypsytearz good lookin. My Phonetics is def up to par!
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