Word definition help?

Question

i was watching a show the other night and it mentioned a word that meant "looks the way it sounds" i know this word starts with the letters ph can anyone help.

Answer 1

Phonetic is the word you want.

Answer 2

onamatapia

i promise you thats correct

Answer 3

yep its phonetic...

Answer 4

Phonetic is definately the word, seeing as you said it starts with 'ph'.  It is where a word is written exactly how it would be pronounced.

Answer 5

The word you are seeking is 'phonetic'.

Phonetic means relating to the sound of a word or to the sounds that are used in languages.

ex....The Japanese phonetic system, with its relatively few , simple sounds.....

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Answer 6

Phenotype?