Phonetic Transcription Symbols

verb to write or mark down in a notation or musical score

• The composer asked the musicians to notate the changes in the score.
• Can you notate the important points in the meeting for me?
• I'll notate the details on a sticky note so I don't forget.
• She tried to notate her feelings in a poem.

adjective relating to speech sounds or the way they are pronounced

• The phonetic transcription of the word 'cat' is /kæt/.
• I find phonetic symbols confusing to remember.
• Some people think learning phonetics is a real pain.
• Understanding phonetics is like unlocking a secret code.