Fauxnetic

//ˌfəʊˈnɛtɪk// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a pronunciation respelling system, in contrast to a phonetic alphabet. humorous, not-comparable

    "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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"George H.'s use of "ah" is, strictly speaking, erroneous, although we can't expect much more from a fauxnetic transcription."

Etymology

Blend of faux + phonetic.

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