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Phonetic Interpretation

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The process of interpreting spoken phrases based on their sounds rather than their spelling.

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Homophones

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Words that sound the same but have different meanings or spellings, e.g., 'to', 'two', and 'too'.

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Syllable Breakdown

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Dividing words into their constituent syllables to aid in phonetic interpretation.

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Phoneme

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The smallest unit of sound in a language that can distinguish one word from another.

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Onomatopoeia

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Words that phonetically imitate, resemble, or suggest the sound that they describe, e.g., 'buzz'.

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Rhyme

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A repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often used in poetry and songs.

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Alliteration

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The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

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Puns

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A form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous or rhetorical effect.

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Context Clues

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Hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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Phonetic Spelling

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A spelling that represents the sounds of speech rather than the conventional spelling of words.