Research indicates that around 7 to 9 months, infants
A) detect when words are deliberately mispronounced.
B) begin to divide the speech stream into wordlike units.
C) become sensitive to syllable stress patterns in their own language.
D) detect words that start with weak syllables.

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Research shows that at around 7 to 9 months, infants start to divide the continuous speech stream into word-like units, which helps them in language acquisition. They become more attuned to the statistical regularities of their native language and are able to extract meaningful information from the sound patterns. This is evident from their ability to detect word boundaries and recognize familiar words that occur in predictable contexts.

Research Indicates That Around 7 to 9 Months, Infants