Meaning of the word phonetically in English

What does phonetically mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

phonetically

US /foʊˈnet̬.ɪ.kəl.i/
UK /fəˈnet.ɪ.kəl.i/

Adverb

in a way that relates to the sounds of speech

Example:
The word 'knight' is spelled with a 'k' but pronounced phonetically as 'nite'.
The teacher explained how to pronounce the foreign words phonetically.
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