A child's awareness of the rules governing the sound patterns that are specific to his or her language is called

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Phonological awareness refers to a child's ability to recognize and manipulate individual sounds (phonemes) and sound patterns in spoken language. It includes knowledge of the rules that govern the organization of sounds in words and the ability to segment, blend, and manipulate sounds in words. This is an important precursor skill for learning to read and write.

A Child's Awareness of the Rules Governing the Sound Patterns