How Many Phonemes Are There in the English Language

question 123

Multiple Choice

How many phonemes are there in the English language?

• A) 26
• B) 44
• C) approximately 12,000
• D) an infinite number

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Definitions:

Minority Group Members

Individuals belonging to a socially subordinate group that is distinguished by ethnicity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Multiculturalism

A policy or ideology that promotes the representation and participation of diverse cultural traditions and peoples within a society.

Marginalizes

The process by which certain groups or individuals are pushed to the edge of society by not allowing them an active voice, recognition, or rights, effectively keeping them in a lower social standing.

Beothuk

An indigenous people native to Newfoundland, Canada, known for their tragic extinction in the early 19th century due to European diseases, violence, and displacement.