Which of the following is a phoneme?
A)The "sh" in ship
B)The "ly" in quickly
C)The "un" in uncomfortable
D)The "es" in boxes

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A phoneme is the smallest unit of sound that can change the meaning of a word. The "sh" sound in ship is a distinct sound that can change the meaning of a word, so it is a phoneme. The other options do not represent a distinct sound that can change the meaning of a word, so they are not phonemes.

Which of the Following Is a Phoneme