Children's ability to pronounce words with a nativelike accent in a second language typically decreases with age,with an especially sharp drop occurring after the age of about
A)1 to 4.
B)4 to 7.
C)7 to 10.
D)10 to 12.

Question

Children's ability to pronounce words with a nativelike accent in a second language typically decreases with age,with an especially sharp drop occurring after the age of about
A)1 to 4.
B)4 to 7.
C)7 to 10.
D)10 to 12.

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Research suggests that children's ability to learn and acquire a native-like accent in a second language decreases with age, and there is a sharp drop in this ability around the age of 10 to 12. After this age, it becomes increasingly difficult for children to acquire a nativelike pronunciation in a second language.

Children's Ability to Pronounce Words with a Nativelike Accent in a Second