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Term: Phonetic Transcription

Definition:

Phonetic transcription refers to the system of documenting speech sounds by using symbols or characters based on the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). It aims to precisely represent the sounds of a language, taking into account various phonetic details that help in understanding pronunciation.

Usage:

1. Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: Phonetic transcription is widely used in linguistics and language learning to accurately represent the sounds of spoken languages. It aids in transliteration, accent identification, and improving pronunciation skills.

Example Sentence: The phonetic transcription of the word "cat" is /kæt/.

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2. Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: Phonetic transcription is the act of transcribing speech sounds into phonetic symbols.

Example Sentence: The linguist phonetically transcribed the conversation to study various speech patterns.

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