Babbling Refers to

question 145

Multiple Choice

Babbling refers to

• A) speech-like sounds that consist of a vowel and consonant but that have no meaning.
• B) the production of vowel-like sounds such as "ooooooo" or "ahhhhhhh."
• C) a pattern of rising and falling pitch.
• D) a distinctive style of speech adults use when talking to infants.

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Definitions:

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