Definition of Phonics

a method of instructing reading which focuses on the way letters and syllables sound separately and together

Examples of Phonics in a sentence

At an early age, students learn how to read by blending letter sounds and syllables in phonics lessons.  🔊

A key element of phonics is recognizing the sounds associated with letters of the alphabet.  🔊

As teachers, we are asked to help children explore the tones made by letters and their pairings in phonics.  🔊

Sight words are learned through memorization while an instruction in phonics depends on sound comprehension.  🔊

The origin of the word “phonics” can be traced to the Greek term that means sound.  🔊

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