phonic

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective pertaining to the phonic method of teaching reading
  2. adjective relating to speech
  3. adjective of or relating to speech sounds

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φωνή (phōnḗ, “sound”) + -ic.

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