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GST 111 GST 111 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

There are -------------- sounds altogether in English.
Options
A 24
B 26
C 20
D 44
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

English has approximately 44 distinct sounds (phonemes), including 24 consonants and 20 vowels.

Hint

This number is greater than the 26 letters of the alphabet.

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