Linguists have identified more than _____ different phonemes among all the world's languages.
A) 26
B) more than 800
C) 52
D) an infinite number

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The correct answer is B, as linguists have identified more than 800 different phonemes among all the world's languages. Phonemes are the basic units of sound in language, and each language has its own unique set of phonemes. Some languages have a smaller set of phonemes, while others have a larger set. For example, English has around 44 to 46 phonemes, while the !Xóõ language spoken in Botswana has around 141 phonemes.

Linguists Have Identified More Than _____ Different Phonemes Among All