Phonics

Pronunciation: /ˈfɑːnɪk/

Phonics (adj)

  1. Relating to learning to read by linking letters with the sounds they make.
  2. Relating to the study or description of speech sounds and how they are produced.
  3. Relating to the way sound is made, changed, or heard in music or audio.

Examples

  • We used phonic exercises to link letters with sounds.
  • Her teacher uses phonic games to help children read new words.

Phonics (adjective)

Examples

  • Phonic lessons help learners connect letters to sounds.
  • Teachers use phonic activities to improve reading accuracy.