fauxnetic en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- fō'-nĕtʹ-ĭk
- /ˌfəʊˈnɛtɪk/
Etymology
Blend of faux + phonetic.
Meanings
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(humorous, not-comparable) Of a pronunciation respelling system, in contrast to a phonetic alphabet.
George H.'s use of "ah" is, strictly speaking, erroneous, although we can't expect much more from a fauxnetic transcription.
(Language Log, "A pretentious and altogether lamentable affectation", 2010 December 28)http://languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll/?p=2870