Learning About Reading for Dyslexia and Slow Learners

Intonation, Pronunciation, Enunciation, and Inflection

Intonation is the rise and fall of the voice in speaking.

Pronunciation is the way in which a word is pronounced. The pronunciation of different words depends on accent, manner of speaking, speech, diction, delivery, elocution, and the intonation learned by the individual.

Elocution is the skill of clear and expressive speech with distinct pronunciation and articulation. It can also be a particular style of speaking.

Enunciation is the ability to say or pronounce words clearly.

Inflection is the modulation of intonation or pitch in the voice. It helps determine the pitch of each syllable in a word and helps with pronunciation and enunciation.

When speaking or reading out loud, clarity of individual words depend on the inflection of each syllable in the word. Inflections in a phonetic syllable is determined by the presence or absence of an apostrophe and whether or not it is in bold or regular print.

An inflection can be in a low, medium, or high tone. A single word may have up to three different inflections. One-syllable words and syllables that have only a low inflections are not marked: cat, rat , dog, run go.

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What will you find at dyslexiadecoded.com

When you get to the site, click on the tab marked “Learning.” It will take you to the standard “phonetic alphabet” that you will be studying while learning to decode. Check it out but don’t spend too much there because the articles on the site are written in fonikz. They will give you much practice in learning to decode. If you work with a child or adult who has reading problems, print out the articles and use them to teach reading and decoding. People with mild dyslexia will learn decoding quickly. Those who have the more severe form of dyslexia will take more time to overcome the reading problem. Some will take up to a year to overcome the problem. It will take some only a few months. It all depends on the individual. Don’t give up.

My website, Dyslexic Decoded, is used by home school parents and educators to help teach young children to read and to teach adults and children who have special needs. Also, there will be other stories for adults and children. They will be placed on another website that can be accessed for free.


People who study phonics learn to read smoother, faster, and with less eye fatigue. At some point in their studying, they will break through the learning barrier. Their reading will not be as much of a struggle for them as it was before. They will know it when it happens. Learning to read well opens up a whole new world for people who have dyslexia. They get to read newspapers. They get to help their children and grand children with homework. They learn to read the Bible, and they learn to read instructions and directions. Some parents will be able to use the material to teach reading from scratch.


If you have experienced dyslexia and what it is like to overcome the problem, please take a few minutes and leave a comment. Let others know that it can be overcome and how they will feel when it happens.

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