Definition

In a way that relates to the study of tones in speech sounds.

Example

The linguist analyzed the language tonetically to understand its tonal variations.

Conversation

I've been studying linguistics, and I find it fascinating how we communicate.

That's cool! Are you focusing on any specific aspect?

Yeah, I’m really interested in how sounds are produced tonetically.

Sounds like a deep dive! I’d love to hear more about what you've learned.

Root Explanation

This word originates from the combination of 'tone' (from Greek 'tonos', meaning a sound or pitch) and the suffix '-ically' (meaning in a manner relating to). The word 'tonetically' refers to something that relates to or is characterized by tone.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tone' as the sound or pitch, and remember that 'tonetically' means in a manner related to sound or pitch.

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