diaphonically

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adverb

In a diaphonic manner.

“For a phonetic transcription of RP, we would generally transcribe GB[hə.ˈləʊ̯.ˈwɜːld] instead, to show that the diphthong diaphonically transcribed as [oʊ̯] has a more unrounded, central starting point, hence GB[əʊ̯]”

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Meanings

adverbdiaphonically (comparative more diaphonically, superlative most diaphonically)

comparative more diaphonically · superlative most diaphonically

  1. In a diaphonic manner.

    For a phonetic transcription of RP, we would generally transcribe GB[hə.ˈləʊ̯.ˈwɜːld] instead, to show that the diphthong diaphonically transcribed as [oʊ̯] has a more unrounded, central starting point, hence GB[əʊ̯]

Origin

From diaphonic + -ally.

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diaphonically. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diaphonically

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Chicago

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