Mnemonics Major System Flashcards

Study Notes

Major System Mnemonics

0 corresponds to sounds s, z, soft c. The letter "z" is the first letter of zero, and these letters share similar phonetics.
1 is represented by sounds t, d. Both letters have a single downstroke and their sounds are alike; some systems may additionally include th.
2 is signified by the sound n. The letter has two downstrokes in its structure.
3 relates to the sound m. It features three downstrokes and its shape resembles the number "3" turned sideways.
4 stands for the sound r. It is the last letter of the word four, and visually, the figure "4" and the letter R show similarities like mirror images.
5 corresponds to the sound l. The letter L is also known as the Roman numeral for 50.
6 is linked to sounds sh, j, soft ch, dg, zh, and soft g. The script version of "j" features a lower loop while "g" can appear similar to a 6 when rotated.
7 relates to sounds k, hard c, hard g, hard ch, q, qu. The capital K can be perceived as containing two sevens, and some systems incorporate the sound ng.
8 is represented by f, v. The script version of "f" resembles a figure-8 and the sound v has phonetic similarities.
9 corresponds to p, b. The letter p mirrors the number 9, while b shares related sounds and can visually appear as a 9 rolled over.
Unassigned covers vowel sounds w, h, y, x. These letters can integrate into words freely without altering their numerical values.

Description

This quiz focuses on the Major System mnemonic device, which helps in memorizing numbers by associating them with consonant sounds. Each flashcard presents a specific number along with its corresponding sound representation, making it a useful tool for memory enhancement and recall techniques.