Wisconsin FORT (Foundations of Reading) Practice Test 2025 - Free Foundations of Reading Practice Questions and Study Guide

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How many phonemes are there in the English language?

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There are 44 phonemes in the English language. Phonemes are the individual sounds that make up words. While the English alphabet has 26 letters, there are more than 44 sounds in the language. Some letters can make multiple sounds, such as the letter "c" in the words "cat" and "city." Therefore, options A and B are incorrect. Option D is also incorrect as it is an overestimation and there are not 50 distinct sounds in the English language. The closest option is C with 44, making it the correct answer.

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