CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

COGNITION AND EMOTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many phonemes are in the word dogs?
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -From the above explanation we can say that the word ‘dogs’ has four phonemes; i.e. d, o, g and s. Each of the alphabets have a different sound and are clearly heard while pronouncing.

Detailed explanation-2: -Take the word dog for example. There are three Phonemes involved: the “d” sound, a short “aw” sound, and a “g” sound.

Detailed explanation-3: -For example, the word “dogs” has four phonemes: d, o, g, and s. A morpheme is the smallest unit that carries meaning in a language. Using the same example, the word “dog” has two morphemes: dog and the letter s. The only modes of communication are through the spoken and written word.

Detailed explanation-4: -The remainder of each word sounds exactly the same, though the smallest units (phonemes) at the beginning of the word can alter their meanings entirely. The word “dogs” has four phonemes: d, o, g, and s.

Detailed explanation-5: -Use The Thumb Rule This is a very simple rule to count phonemes in a word. All you have to do is to select a word that you would be counting phonemes of. Then start pronouncing the word. Each time there is a movement inside your mouth, count it.

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