WordNet
phonetic transcription
n. a transcription intended to represent each distinct speech sound with a separate symbol
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Phonetic transcription
Phonetic transcription (also known as phonetic script or phonetic notation) is the visual representation of speech sounds (or phones). The most common type of phonetic transcription uses a phonetic alphabet, such as the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Usage examples of "phonetic transcription".
It was the end of the record he wanted, and he was accustomed to the phonetic transcription.