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Layers of Language:
The Greek Layer of Language –
Letter-sound Correspondences and Syllable Patterns

Marcia K. Henry, Ph. D.
Professor Emerita,
San Jose State University

~ Module 13, Session 10~
Activity 1


  • Identify the patterns that are uniquely Greek.

    photosynthesis                    chromatic                chlorophyll

    physician                             psychiatry                rheumatic

    pterodactyl                          astrophysics            dermatology

    mnemonics                          rhinoplasty               pneumonia

 

  • Generate a list of other words that contain the unique Greek letter-sound correspondences. These can be shared with the entire class.


 

 

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