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GST 111 GST 111 Past Questions Objective Question

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How many sounds are there altogether in English?
Options
A 44
Correct Answer
B 20
C 24
D 26
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The English language is comprised of 44 distinct sounds, or phonemes. These are divided into 20 vowel sounds and 24 consonant sounds.

Hint

The alphabet has 26 letters, but the number of sounds is different.

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