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phonic

Syllabification: (phon·ic)
Pronunciation: /ˈfänik/

Definition of phonic

adjective

  • of or relating to speech sounds.
  • of or relating to phonics:the English language presents difficulties if a purely phonic approach is attempted

Derivatives

phonically

Pronunciation: /ik(ə)lē/

adverb

Origin:

early 19th century: from Greek phōnē 'voice' + -ic

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Definition of phonic in the British & World English dictionary

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