The English language uses 26 letters in the alphabet:
A)and it also has 26 distinct phonemes, one for each letter
B)and these letters can be used to create approximately 40 different phonemes
C)but the letters can only be used to create 10 separate phonemes
D)and these letters can be combined to create over 40,000 phonemes

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While English has 26 letters in the alphabet, these letters can be used to create around 40 different phonemes, depending on the specific dialect and accent. This is because certain letter combinations, such as "th" or "sh," create unique sounds that do not correspond directly to any single letter.

The English Language Uses 26 Letters in the Alphabet