phonemic
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A particular concern for Aldwin is that he frequently makes something called phonemic paraphasic errors, when a person substitutes a sound or syllable that resembles the intended word.
From Slate ● Jan. 26, 2026
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
Skipping or downplaying phonics, phonemic awareness and related skills makes learning to read especially difficult for kids with learning disabilities, including dyslexia.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 29, 2023
But for children with dyslexia, phonemic awareness is difficult.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 27, 2020
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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