phonic

/ˈfɒnɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to sound or the sense of hearing

“The phonic quality of the song was mesmerizing.”

2. noun

a sound or a unit of sound, especially in speech or music

“The phonic ‘ba’ sound is a fundamental unit of phonetics.”

3. adjective

relating to sound or the sense of hearing

“The phonic equipment in the recording studio was state-of-the-art.”

4. adjective

relating to phonetics or the study of sound

“The phonic analysis of the text revealed interesting patterns.”

Synonyms

  • acoustic
  • aural
  • sonic

Antonyms

  • inaudible
  • silent