Due to a slight hearing loss, 90-year-old Tiger has begun to have trouble differentiating some English sounds. For example, the last time he was golfing, his partner said "nice putt," but Tiger thought he said "nice butt." This difficulty is best thought of as a deficiency in

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Phonology refers to the study of sounds in language and their systems and patterns. In this scenario, Tiger's difficulty in differentiating certain English sounds suggests a deficiency in phonology.

Answer: D 
 Intonation refers to the rising and falling pitch patterns in speech that affect meaning. While Tiger's difficulty may not be related to intonation specifically, it is possible that he is also having trouble discerning meaning due to changes in pitch patterns. However, since phonology directly relates to the sounds themselves, it is a more fitting choice.

Due to a Slight Hearing Loss, 90-Year-Old Tiger Has Begun