What is phonemic writing?

Phonemic writing is a system of writing in which words are spelled in a consistent manner rather than how they sound.

Using phonemic writing,

• the English word kissed would be spelled kist, and
• the English word sounds would be spelled soundz.

• What is ideographic writing?
• What is morphemic writing?
• What is morphophonemic writing ?
• What is phonetic writing?

• Concept module: phonemic writing
• In overview module: Glossary (Literacy): P
• In modular book: Glossary of literacy terms
• In document collection: Reference materials
• In bookshelf: Literacy

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