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Definition of phonically

phonically

/ˈfɑː.nɪ.kli/
phon · i · cal · ly
Adjective:phonic
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• adverb

1

In a manner relating to speech sounds, or by using the phonics method of teaching reading by correlating sounds with letters or groups of letters.

Example

"Young students are often taught to decode unfamiliar words phonically before memorizing irregular spellings."

2

In a way that relates to sound, acoustic properties, or the voice.

Example

"The recording studio was phonically insulated to prevent outside street noise from ruining the broadcast."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often distinguished from 'phonetically', which relates specifically to the linguistic system of speech sounds (phonetics), whereas 'phonically' relates either to sound and voice in general or to phonics as a method of teaching reading.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Phonically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/phonically
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