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fauxnetic en · ADJ

Pronunciation

  • fō'-nĕtʹ-ĭk
  • /ˌfəʊˈnɛtɪk/

Etymology

Blend of faux + phonetic.

Meanings

  1. (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