phonics
IPA: fˈɑnɪks
noun
- The study of how the sounds of words are represented by spelling.
- A method of teaching elementary reading based on the phonetic interpretation of normal spelling.
- Phonetics.
- Acoustics.
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Examples of "phonics" in Sentences
- Phonics is a method of teaching reading and writing by focusing on the sounds of letters and letter combinations
- Some students struggle with phonics because it requires them to decode words rather than memorize them
- Phonics instruction typically starts with basic letter sounds and progresses to more complex phonetic patterns
- Teachers often use phonics activities and games to help students improve their literacy skills
- Research has shown that phonics instruction can significantly improve reading fluency and comprehension
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