Question

(i) English has 44 sounds which consists of 20 vowel sounds and 24 consonant sounds. (ii) English has 44 sounds which consists of 24 vowel sounds and 20 consonant sounds.

• A. Only (i) is true.
• B. Only (ii) is true.
• C. Both are false.
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Only (i) is true.

In standard British English pronunciation (Received Pronunciation):

• English has 44 sounds (phonemes).

• These include:

  • 20 vowel sounds (12 pure vowels + 8 diphthongs)

  • 24 consonant sounds