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

These are examples of what we call phonemic paraphasia which is associated with underlying brain damage.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2024

But for children with dyslexia, phonemic awareness is difficult.

From Scientific American • Sep. 27, 2020

Their method is systematic, and is based on phonemic awareness and phonics, although it is not solely phonics.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2019

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