How many phonemes are in the word sugar?

Answer 1

This depends on the country and region.

In American English, wherever there is a strong rhotic accent, there are five distinct speech sounds - sh (produced by the s) / u / g / a / r.

However, in non-rhotic accents such as Australian English, for example, there are just four, as the "r" is not emphasised, and the final two letters from a schwa, or unstressed syllable. The phonemes, or actual speech sounds, are sh / u / g/ uh.

Answer 2

There are four phonemes in the word "sugar": /s/, /ʌ/, /g/, /ɚ/.

Answer 3

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