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GST 111 Likely Exam Questions GST 111 Objective Question

Question

A three consonant onset obligatorily has as the first consonant.
Options
A /t/
B /p/
C /s/
Correct Answer
D /k/
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

English phonotactics strictly require /s/ to be the first consonant when a syllable onset contains a cluster of three consonants.

Hint

Think of words like 'spring', 'scream', or 'splash'. What sound do they all start with?

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