For the first few months after birth, an infant can distinguish among the speech sounds of all the world's languages.

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This is true. Infants have a remarkable ability to distinguish between the speech sounds of all the world's languages during the first few months of life, although this ability gradually narrows down to the sounds of their native language as they continue to develop.

For the First Few Months After Birth, an Infant Can