Which strategy is most effective when you are trying to read a new word that you've never seen before?

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Phonetic decomposition involves breaking down a word into its individual sounds and using knowledge of phonics and sound-symbol relationships to decode the word. This strategy is most effective when encountering unfamiliar words as it allows the reader to identify the pronunciation of the word and therefore make an educated guess at its meaning.

Which Strategy Is Most Effective When You Are Trying to Read