Kelly, a six-month-old, utters syllables such as "da, buh, ma, wee." The sounds are "gibberish," and she makes more sounds than she hears in her native language. She can also hear more sounds than her parents can. Which of the following stages of language development will Kelly begin at around 12 months of age, when the current stage ends?

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At around 12 months, children typically progress from the babbling stage to using one-word utterances or "holophrases" to communicate more specific meanings or desires, marking a significant milestone in language development.

Kelly, a Six-Month-Old, Utters Syllables Such as "Da, Buh, Ma