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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the SAME CONSONANT SOUND as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in the given word: chasm?

  1. choirAnswer
  2. B
    charity
  3. C
    chauffeur
  4. D
    chivalry

Answer

The correct option is 'choir', as the underlined letters 'ch' in 'chasm' represent the consonant sound /k/.
The underlined letters 'ch' in 'chasm' are pronounced as the voiceless velar plosive /k/. Among the options, 'choir' is the only word where 'ch' also produces the sound /k/ (/kwaɪə/).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the phonetic consonant sound of the underlined letters in the stem word.
In the word 'chasm' (/kæzəm/), the underlined letters 'ch' produce the voiceless velar plosive consonant sound /k/.
Word etymology of Greek origin often results in 'ch' being pronounced as /k/ rather than /tʃ/.
2
Analyze the pronunciation of the underlined/initial 'ch' in each option.
'choir' is pronounced /kwaɪə/ (starts with /k/); 'charity' is pronounced /ˈtʃærəti/ (starts with /tʃ/); 'chauffeur' is pronounced /ˈʃəʊfə/ (starts with /ʃ/); 'chivalry' is pronounced /ˈʃɪvəlri/ (starts with /ʃ/).
Distinguishing between orthographic representations ('ch') and their actual phonetic realizations (/k/, /tʃ/, /ʃ/) is necessary.
3
Match the option that shares the exact consonant sound /k/.
'choir' contains the consonant sound /k/.
Both 'chasm' and 'choir' realize 'ch' as the voiceless velar plosive /k/.

Key Concept

Consonant Sound Identification: Digraph 'ch' Phonetic Variations
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