Easy Spelling's Sound Dictionary

An Invaluable Phonics Reference

At the heart of early language and literacy development lies phonics.

Easy Spelling's Sound Dictionary is a comprehensive reference designed to support educators, teachers, parents, and advanced learners in understanding and teaching the sound structure of English.

A Comprehensive and Practical Resource

This sound dictionary:

1. Categorises words by shared sound patterns, enabling learners to recognise, practise, and master phonemes systematically. Each sound group includes authentic word examples and clear contextual sentences.
2. Aligns with modern phonics and structured literacy approaches, supporting evolving curriculum requirements across English-speaking countries.
3. Supports lesson planning and instruction, offering teachers a reliable, time-saving reference that enhances classroom delivery and learner engagement.
4. Clarifies pronunciation nuances, making it particularly valuable for educators and advanced learners where English is not the first language.

With over 4,500 carefully selected word examples, organised into 42 sound groups, Easy Spelling's Sound Dictionary reveals the underlying patterns of English spelling and pronunciation, helping learners move from decoding to confident reading and spelling.

This is not a children's picture dictionary - it is a professional phonics tool designed for real-world teaching and learning.

Pat is the CEO of EasySpelling from which the Sound Dictionary was created. Pat is an author of some 10 titles.

Jenny Lamond was a qualified teacher, who created the Jenny Lamond method of the teaching of spelling. It was Jenny who first compiled the Sound Dictionary, with 42 sound groups and over 4500 sample words. For her contribution to remedial education she was awarded the Australian Order or Merit.