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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPhonic
/ˈfɒn.ɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to the sounds of speech or the study of phonetics.
"The phonic approach to teaching reading emphasizes the relationship between sounds and letters." - 2
Pertaining to sound or the production of sound.
"The phonic qualities of the poem enhance its emotional impact."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'phonic' originates from the Greek word 'phonikos', which means 'of sound' or 'pertaining to sound'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, reflecting a growing interest in phonetics and the study of sounds in language.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Phonic" is said worldwide
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phonique
Transliteration: fonik
"L'approche phonique de l'enseignement de la lecture est très efficace."
phonisch
Transliteration: fonish
"Die phonische Methode hilft beim Lesenlernen."
fonico
Transliteration: foniko
"L'approccio fonico è utile per gli studenti."
fónico
Transliteration: foniko
"El método fónico es efectivo para aprender a leer."
fônico
Transliteration: foniku
"O método fônico é muito utilizado nas escolas."
ध्वन्यात्मक
Transliteration: dhvanyatmak
"ध्वन्यात्मक विधि पढ़ाई में सहायक होती है।"
语音的
Transliteration: yǔyīn de
"语音的方法在教学中非常有效。"
음성의
Transliteration: eumseong-ui
"음성 방법은 읽기 교육에 효과적입니다."
音声の
Transliteration: onsei no
"音声のアプローチは効果的です。"
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