Flashcardizz What Are Phonemes?

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What does the root word 'phon' mean?

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sound

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What is a phoneme?

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a sound in a spoken word

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How many phonemes are in the word 'ash'?

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2

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How many phonemes are in the word 'spleen'?

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5

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How many phonemes are in the word 'teach'?

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3

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What is an example of a phoneme?

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The sound 'k' in 'cat'.

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How many phonemes are in the word 'dog'?

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3

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What is the difference between a phoneme and a letter?

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A phoneme is a sound, while a letter is a written symbol.

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Can a single letter represent more than one phoneme?

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Yes, for example, the letter 'c' can represent /k/ in 'cat' and /s/ in 'city'.

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How many phonemes are in the word 'light'?

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3