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Which word from the options below produces an exact end rhyme with sword?

  1. A
    word
  2. cordAnswer
  3. C
    sward
  4. D
    curd

Answer

The word 'cord' forms an exact phonetic end rhyme with 'sword'.
The target word 'sword' is transcribed phonetically as /sɔːd/, featuring a silent letter 'w'. The word 'cord' is pronounced /kɔːd/. Since both words terminate in the identical phonetic rime /ɔːd/, they produce an exact end rhyme.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the phonetic transcription of the target word
The target word 'sword' is pronounced /sɔːd/, noting that the letter 'w' is silent.
Accurate identification of silent letters is necessary to establish the true final rime sound.
2
Analyze the phonetic endings of the given options
'word' is /wɜːd/, 'cord' is /kɔːd/, 'sward' is /swɔːd/, and 'curd' is /kɜːd/.
Rhyming depends on matching vowel and final consonant sounds rather than spelling.
3
Match the target word's rime with the correct option
Both 'sword' (/sɔːd/) and 'cord' (/kɔːd/) share the exact rime ending /ɔːd/.
Words with identical ending vowel and consonant sounds constitute an exact phonetic rhyme.

Key Concept

Phonetic Rhyme and Silent Consonant Resolution
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Rhymes and Sound Matching

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