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GST 111 English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3 Objective Question
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In a three-consonant onset in English, what is the first consonant always?
Options
A /p/, /t/, or /k/.
B /l/, /r/, /w/, or /j/.
C /s/.
Correct Answer
D /h/.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A three consonant onset always has /s/ as the first consonant, /p/, /t/ or /k/ as the second and /l/, /r/, /w/ or /j/ as the third.

Hint

Examples: 's-p-r' in spray, 's-t-r' in street.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 952 of 1604
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