Basic sounds,such as "th" are called
A) vowels.
B) syllables.
C) morphemes.
D) phonemes.

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Basic sounds such as "th" are called phonemes. Phonemes are the smallest units of sound that can change the meaning of a word. Vowels are a different category of sounds that are produced without any obstruction of the vocal tract and act as the nucleus of a syllable. Syllables refer to a unit of sound consisting of one or more letters pronounced as a unit. Morphemes are the smallest units of language that carry meaning and can be words or parts of words.

Basic Sounds,such as "Th" Are Called