The Plural for the Word "Pill" Is Pronounced with a [Z]

question 1

Multiple Choice

The plural for the word "pill" is pronounced with a [z] sound (it is pronounced "pillz") ,but the plural for "pit" is pronounced with an [s] sound ("pits") .This contrast is governed by a rule of

• A)syntax.
• B)semantics.
• C)phonology.
• D)pragmatics.

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