Questions: words and identifying the specific sounds within those words. This task will be easier if you try not to think about how the words are spelled. EXERCISE 2.1 Counting the Number of Phonemes in Words Do this with a group, if possible. Hold up the number of fingers that represents the number of discrete phonemes or sounds that you hear in the word. Or, write the number next to the word, here. ice choose mix soothe sigh sing pitched her day thorn straight boy aide quake measure shout

words and identifying the specific sounds within those words. This task will be easier if you try not to think about how the words are spelled.

EXERCISE 2.1
Counting the Number of Phonemes in Words
Do this with a group, if possible. Hold up the number of fingers that represents the number of discrete phonemes or sounds that you hear in the word. Or, write the number next to the word, here.
ice choose mix soothe
sigh sing pitched her
day thorn straight boy
aide quake measure shout

Transcript text: words and identifying the specific sounds within those words. This task will be easier if you try not to think about how the words are spelled. EXERCISE 2.1 Counting the Number of Phonemes in Words Do this with a group, if possible. Hold up the number of fingers that represents the number of discrete phonemes or sounds that you hear in the word. Or, write the number next to the word, here. \begin{tabular}{llll} ice & choose & mix & soothe \\ sigh & sing & pitched & her \\ day & thorn & straight & boy \\ aide & quake & measure & shout \end{tabular}

Solution

To determine the number of phonemes in each word, it's important to focus on the distinct sounds rather than the letters or spelling. Phonemes are the smallest units of sound in a language. Here's a breakdown of the phonemes for each word listed: