word
phonological awareness
foh-noh-LOJ-ih-kul ah-WAYR-nes
ˌfoʊnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl əˈweənəsListen
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phonologicalawareness
Dictionary meaning
the ability to identify and manipulate the sound units of language, including words, syllables, onsets, rimes, and individual phonemes; a strong predictor of reading success and a key target in early literacy intervention, as difficulties in this area are a hallmark of dyslexia
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