Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phonics
noun
/ˈfɒnɪks/
Definition
Phonics is a method of teaching reading and spelling that focuses on the relationship between sounds and their corresponding letters or groups of letters.
Examples
- Teachers often use phonics to help young children learn how to read.
- Phonics instruction can improve students’ literacy skills significantly.
- The phonics approach emphasizes the sounds in words rather than their meanings.
Meaning
It involves understanding how letters represent sounds, aiding learners in decoding written words and improving their reading skills.
Synonyms
- Sound-letter relationship
- Letter-sound correspondence
- Phonetic instruction
