Phonic (adjective)

1. Relating to sound, especially the sounds of speech and the production of speech sounds.
2. Relating to or produced by the voice.
3. Relating to or concerned with the study of speech sounds and the production of speech.

Origin:

From greek phōnē (voice, sound), from phōnein (to produce a sound).

Examples:

1. The child was struggling with phonic awareness and had difficulty distinguishing sounds.
2. The phonic method of teaching reading emphasizes the sounds of letters and words.
3. The phonic analysis of speech sounds can provide insight into language development.
4. The phonic nature of speech allows us to communicate through sound.
5. The study of phonic properties of speech is a critical aspect of linguistics.