Question

The total number of sounds in English language
is
Select one:
a. 12
b.8
C. 44
d. 20​

Answer 1

Answer:

(c) 44 sounds

Explanation:

It is generally agreed that there are approximately 44 sounds in English, with some variation dependent on accent and articulation. The 44 English phonemes are represented by the 26 letters of the alphabet individually and in combination.

Answer 2

The total number of sounds in the English language is 44.

• There are 44 sounds in the English language and they are divided into three types.
• The vibration that travels in the air and reaches the ears of living beings; especially human beings and animals is called Sound.
• Speech Sound or phoneme is the smallest unit of sound that differentiates one word from another.

• Vowels: These are the sounds that can be pronounced without any obstruction. These vowels are 12 in number. Example: е, æ etc.

• Consonants: These are the sounds that can be pronounced with some obstruction. They are 24 in number. example: p, m, n etc.
• Diphthongs: This is the combination of two vowel sounds that are pronounced together to make one sound. They are 8 in number. Example: al.

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