What are words that look like they sound called?

Words that look like they sound are called phonetic words or regular words. They follow the rules of English pronunciation and spelling, making them easier to read and pronounce.

Here are some other terms that are sometimes used:

* Transparent words: This term emphasizes the clarity of the relationship between spelling and pronunciation.

* Regularly spelled words: This emphasizes that the spelling follows consistent patterns.

* Predictable words: This highlights that the pronunciation can be predicted based on the spelling.

Examples of phonetic words:

* cat

* dog

* sun

* rain

* tree

* jump

* sing