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phonemic

[fuh-nee-mik, foh-] / fəˈni mɪk, foʊ- /


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The incidence of these kinds of mistakes takes him into this realm of phonemic paraphasia, which is a sign of underlying brain damage, not just aging.

From Salon Mar. 7, 2024

Phonics and phonemic awareness is important for all students, but especially for dyslexic kids and English learners, who have trouble distinguishing between all the sounds.

From Seattle Times Apr. 17, 2022

But for children with dyslexia, phonemic awareness is difficult.

From Scientific American Sep. 27, 2020

Still, there are some who lack sufficient "phonemic awareness" to get on top of this skill.

From The Guardian Nov. 26, 2012

Language and music are intertwined to the point where there is evidence of a connection in the brain between phonemic sound discrimination and musical sound discrimination.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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