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phonic

phon·ic [ fónnik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. using phonics: using or involving phonics as a method of teaching people to read

2. of sound: associated with sound or the scientific study of sound

3. of speech sounds: relating to the sounds used in speech

[Early 19th century. < Greek phōnē "sound, voice"]

phon·i·cal·ly adverb
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