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How to pronounce phonetically in American English

“phonetically” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to phonetically the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“phonetically” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Megan Curtis (spelled phonetically) and Heidi Manley (spelled phonetically) and Anthony Kolea (spelled phonetically).

    The Obama White House

  2. Portola Boulevard [spelled phonetically].

    National Archives

  3. parental [spelled phonetically] investigators through training.

    NIH

Words that sound like “phonetically”

Words one sound away from phonetically — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Why real speech

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