Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/j/
a
jest
b
flew
c
haste
d
value
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bee12
1 year ago
The correct answer is:
A. jest
Explanation:
The phonetic symbol /j/ represents the sound of the "y" in words like yes /jɛs/ or yellow /ˈjɛloʊ/. However, in some cases, it also represents the soft "g" or "j" sound, as in jest /dʒɛst/.
jest → /dʒɛst/ (contains the /j/ sound) 
flew → /fluː/ (no /j/ sound) 
haste → /heɪst/ (no /j/ sound) 
value → /ˈvæljuː/ (contains /j/ but as part of "yu" /juː/)
If the question intends /j/ as in yes, "value" would also be a valid option. But if it's referring to the "j" sound as in jest, then A. jest is the best choice.

