Definition of PHONIC

phonic

Meanings

Adjective

  • pertaining to the phonic method of teaching reading
  • relating to speech
  • of or relating to speech sounds

Adj

  • Of or pertaining to sound; of the nature of sound; acoustic.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

phonetic

Scrabble Score: 13

phonic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
phonic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
phonic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

phonic is a valid Words With Friends word