Prior to 6 months of age,infants around the world are able to vocalize the phonemes of all languages,but at about 6 months of age they begin vocalizing _____________.

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At about 6 months of age, infants around the world begin to vocalize only the phonemes associated with their native language. This is known as phonemic narrowing and it allows infants to better focus on the sounds of their specific language and prepare for language acquisition. Therefore, the correct option is D, which states that infants only vocalize the phonemes associated with their native language.

Prior to 6 Months of Age,infants Around the World Are