Glossary
Letter
A written symbol in an alphabet.
Speech sound
A sound we use when speaking.
Phoneme
The smallest unit of sound that can distinguish one word from another.
Grapheme
The smallest unit in a writing system that represents a phoneme.
Decoding
The process of translating written language into speech by connecting letters to sounds.
Syllable
A rhythmic unit of a word, usually containing a vowel.
Reading fluency
The ability to read text with appropriate speed, accuracy, and expression.