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GST 111 English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3 Objective Question
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What is a consonant cluster?
Options
A A single consonant sound.
B A vowel sound.
C Two or more consonants occurring together without an intervening vowel.
Correct Answer
D A consonant followed by a vowel.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Two or more consonants which occur either at the beginning or end of a syllable without an intervening vowel make a consonant cluster.

Hint

Examples include the 'spr' in 'spray' or the 'sks' in 'tasks'.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 950 of 1604
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