Phoneme Manipulation

Phoneme manipulation involves changing, adding, or removing individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words to form new words or understand their structure. For example, by altering the first sound in "cat" from /c/ to /h/, you get "hat." This skill helps with spelling, reading, and pronunciation, as it develops awareness of how sounds work within words. It is a critical part of phonological awareness that supports language literacy, enabling individuals to recognize sound patterns and understand the relationship between sounds and written language.