Praxis 5025 Practice Question

Word, Onset, Syllable, Phoneme, Rime,Radio

Place each of the words below next to the example that it best represents.

Correct Answer: A: Phoneme, B: Rime, C: Syllable, D: Onset

Rationale: In this task, each term represents a different linguistic concept.

- **A: th' in 'with'** illustrates a phoneme, as it refers to the distinct sound unit in the word.
- **B: op' in 'stop'** is a rime, which is the vowel and any following consonants in a syllable, showing how it forms part of the word structure.
- **C: play' in 'replay'** exemplifies a syllable, as it is a single unit of pronunciation that can stand alone or be part of a larger word.
- **D: fl' in 'fled'** represents an onset, which is the initial consonant or consonant cluster of a syllable.

Each option highlights different aspects of phonological structure.

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