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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Research has shown that infants can distinguish between speech sounds of all the world's languages during the first few months after birth, but this ability gradually narrows down to focus on the sounds specific to their native language as they become more exposed to it.

For the First Few Months After Birth, an Infant Can