Phonemes (sub, deletion, reverse)

Front

What is a phoneme?

Back

A phoneme is the smallest unit of sound in a language that can distinguish one word from another.

Front

What does it mean to substitute a phoneme?

Back

Substituting a phoneme means replacing one sound in a word with another sound, which can change the meaning of the word.

Front

Give an example of phoneme substitution.

Back

Changing the 'c' in 'cat' to 'h' makes 'hat'.

Front

What does it mean to delete a phoneme?

Back

Deleting a phoneme means removing a sound from a word, which can also change its meaning.

Front

Give an example of phoneme deletion.

Back

Removing the 's' from 'stop' makes 'top'.

Front

What does it mean to reverse a phoneme?

Back

Reversing a phoneme means changing the order of sounds in a word.

Front

Give an example of phoneme reversal.

Back

Reversing the sounds in 'bat' gives 'tab'.

Front

How many phonemes are in the word 'dog'?

Back

The word 'dog' has three phonemes: /d/, /o/, and /g/.

Front

What is the importance of phonemes in reading?

Back

Phonemes help us sound out words, which is essential for reading and spelling.

Front

Can a single phoneme change the meaning of a word?

Back

Yes, changing a single phoneme can create a completely different word.