Three-year-old Isaiah used to say "mikk" when he wanted a drink of milk. Now he is able to say "milk" quite clearly. What language component has Isaiah improved in this instance?

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Isaiah has improved in his phonemes, which are the smallest units of sound in language. He has learned to articulate the correct sounds to create the word "milk" instead of using a simplified version.

Three-Year-Old Isaiah Used to Say "Mikk" When He Wanted a Drink