Choose from the options the word that has the same consonant sound as the one...

English Language

JAMB 2000

Choose from the options the word that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined.

Thought

A. theatre
B. taught
C. weather
D. fate

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

Both thought and theater have similar consonant sounds at the beginning. The 'th' is pronounced alike with the tip of the tongue in between the front teeth. Hence we have;

thought: /θɔːt/

theatre: /ˈθɪətə/

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