Graphophonic

/ˌɡræfoʊˈfɑnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the relationship between written symbols and the sounds they represent in language and reading.

Etymology

Grapho- (writing) + -phonic (relating to sound). Used in linguistics and reading education.

Kelly Says

Teachers use graphophonic cueing as a key reading strategy—kids learn that the letter 'c' can make two different sounds, developing awareness of how written symbols map to pronunciation!

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