phonemic
1 of 2adjective/fəˈnimɪk/
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relating to the smallest distinctive units of sound in a language
- Teaching phonemic awareness in early childhood education supports literacy development.
- In linguistics, phonemic analysis involves identifying and categorizing distinct speech sounds.
- Phonemic differences between languages can make pronunciation challenging for language learners.
- Speech therapists work on phonemic skills to help individuals with speech disorders.
- English spelling often does not directly represent phonemic patterns, making it difficult for learners.