The Term for Two or More Adjacent Consonants in the Same

question 6

Multiple Choice

The term for two or more adjacent consonants in the same syllable, with each individual sound retaining its identity, is

• A)consonant blend .
• B)consonant digraph .
• C)diphthong .
• D)schwa.

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Definitions:

Pacinian Corpuscle

A type of mechanoreceptor found in the skin and viscera responsible for sensitivity to vibration and pressure.

Taste Cell

Specialized sensory cells located in taste buds on the tongue, responsible for detecting and signaling the taste of substances.

Primary Receptor

A sensor or nerve ending that detects changes in the environment or within the body and initiates a response by sending signals to the nervous system.

Pacinian Corpuscle

A type of mechanoreceptor found in the skin and visceral organs, sensitive to deep pressure and vibration.