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Phonic: meaning, definitions and examples

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phonic

 

[ ˈfɒnɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

related to sound

Phonic relates to the sounds of speech or other forms of auditory communication. It often pertains to phonics, which is the method of teaching reading by correlating sounds with their spelling. In linguistics, phonics is essential for understanding how spoken words translate into written language. This term is frequently used in educational contexts to describe approaches that emphasize sound recognition and pronunciation.

Synonyms

acoustic, auditory, sonic

Examples of usage

  • Phonic awareness is crucial for early literacy.
  • The teacher used phonic drills to improve students' reading skills.
  • Phonic exercises can help with proper pronunciation in a new language.

Translations

Translations of the word "phonic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fónico

🇮🇳 ध्वन्यात्मक

🇩🇪 phonisch

🇮🇩 fonik

🇺🇦 фонічний

🇵🇱 foniczny

🇯🇵 音声の

🇫🇷 phonique

🇪🇸 fónico

🇹🇷 fonik

🇰🇷 음성의

🇸🇦 صوتي

🇨🇿 fonický

🇸🇰 fonický

🇨🇳 音位的

🇸🇮 fonetičen

🇮🇸 hljóðrænn

🇰🇿 фонетикалық

🇬🇪 ფონური

🇦🇿 fonetik

🇲🇽 fónico

Etymology

The term 'phonic' derives from the Greek word 'phōnē', meaning 'voice' or 'sound'. The word began to be used in English language around the early 19th century. It was influenced by the growth of phonetics, the scientific study of sounds in human speech. Phonics as a method of teaching began to gain popularity in the 20th century, emphasizing the connection between letters and their corresponding sounds. It played a crucial role in developing early reading skills among children. Over time, the term has expanded to encompass various educational approaches that prioritize sound recognition as vital in literacy development and language education.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,646 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.