phonically

/ˈfɑnɪkli/
adverb
  1. In a way that relates to sound, especially speech sounds.
    • The two dialects are phonically distinct but share the same grammar.
    • She pronounced the word phonically, breaking it into individual sounds.
    • The recording was phonically clear, with no background noise.
  2. Using the method of phonics, by associating letters with their sounds.
    • Teachers often instruct students phonically before introducing whole words.
    • He spelled the word phonically, even though it was irregular.
    • The children learned to read phonically, sounding out each letter.
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