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Alphabetic principle

Alphabetic principle - the alphabetic principle is the understanding that there are systematic and predictable relationships between written letters and spoken sounds.

Reading Universe is made possible by generous support from Jim & Donna Barksdale; the Hastings/Quillin Fund, an advised fund of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (opens in new window); the AFT (opens in new window); the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation (opens in new window); and three anonymous donors.