phonic

[ fon-ik, foh-nik ]

/ ˈfɒn ɪk, ˈfoʊ nɪk /

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Definition of phonic

adjective

of or relating to speech sounds.

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First recorded in 1815–25; phon- + -ic

phon·i·cal·ly, adverb

Marie LeDoux, a businesswoman who developed an educational toy for children to learn phonics, was reportedly in talks to head a show that “would feature her as the Julia Child of phonics,” per a Boston Globe piece in 1967.
It’s Time to Retire the ‘Julia Child Of’ Trope|Mayukh Sen|December 9, 2021|Eater
To them, phonics — lots of it — is the essential ingredient that insures success for all students learning to read, and it must be mastered before other dimensions of reading are taught.
Is there really a ‘science of reading’ that tells us exactly how to teach kids to read?|Valerie Strauss|January 26, 2021|Washington Post
Thus began the fight over teaching phonics or “whole language” — and more recently what is known as “balanced literacy.”
Is there really a ‘science of reading’ that tells us exactly how to teach kids to read?|Valerie Strauss|January 26, 2021|Washington Post
On one end are those who see phonics as the foundation of learning to read for all students.
Is there really a ‘science of reading’ that tells us exactly how to teach kids to read?|Valerie Strauss|January 26, 2021|Washington Post

How was a glyphic comparison of the phonic symbols of both languages made in substantiation of the oral comparison?
Ulysses|James Joyce
Enliven the phonic drills occasionally by originating little rhymes, using the words of the series to be reviewed.
How to Teach Phonics|Lida M. Williams
As far as possible let the words for phonic drill be those that will occur in the new reading lessons.
How to Teach Phonics|Lida M. Williams
These phonic drills will deal largely with the new words that occur in the daily reading lessons.
How to Teach Phonics|Lida M. Williams
All the different phases of the phonic, word, and sentence method should be woven together by a skilful teacher.
Special Method in Primary Reading and Oral Work with Stories|Charles Alexander McMurry

phonic

[ fŏn′ĭk ]

adj.

Of, relating to, or having the nature of sound, especially speech sounds.