Representing sounds; as, phonetic characters; -- opposed to ideographic; as, a phonetic notation.

referring to the nature, production, and transcription of speech sounds. corresponding to pronunciation. agreeing with pronunciation.

refers to the production and/or comprehension of the sounds of a language. The science of phonetics studies the physics and physiology of how sounds are produced by speakers and perceived by listeners in the various languages of the world.

a derivable from a signific (primary or derived) and/or a primitive

Of or pertaining to the voice, or its use.