Question Detail
Question
A maximum of --------------- consonants are permissible at the beginning of an English syllable.
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
In English phonology, a syllable can begin with up to three consonants in a sequence, known as a consonant cluster (e.g., 's-t-r' in 'string').
Hint
Think of words like 'spring' or 'scream'.