When decoding spoken language it is necessary to separate the continuous stream of sound into distinct words.This process is referred to as
A)coarticulation
B)discourse
C)speech segmentation
D)reintegration

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Speech segmentation is the process of breaking down the continuous stream of speech into smaller, meaningful units such as words, phrases, and sentences. This is important for understanding and interpreting spoken language accurately. Coarticulation refers to the blending of speech sounds together during production, discourse refers to the larger context and structure of language use, and reintegration is not a relevant term in this context.

When Decoding Spoken Language It Is Necessary to Separate the Continuous