Effects of Linguistic Structure on Children's Ability to Isolate Initial Consonants.

Treiman, Rebecca; Weatherston, Sarah

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Publication Date: 1992

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Effects of Linguistic Structure on Children's Ability to Isolate Initial Consonants.

Treiman, Rebecca; Weatherston, Sarah

Journal of Educational Psychology, v84 n2 p174-81 Jun 1992

In 4 experiments, 85 preschoolers and kindergartners had to pronounce the initial consonants of spoken words. Subjects' performance varied markedly with the linguistic structure of the words. Words with initial consonant clusters were more difficult than words beginning with a single consonant. Implications for phonemic awareness instruction are discussed. (SLD)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Consonants, Kindergarten Children, Linguistic Performance, Phonemic Awareness, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Pronunciation, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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