Choose from the options the word that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined.
Thought
A
theatre
B
taught
C
weather
D
fate
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Both thought and theater have similar consonant sounds at the beginning. The 'th' is pronounced alike with the tip of the tongue in between the front teeth. Hence we have;
thought: /\thetaɔːt/
theatre: /ˈ\thetaɪətə/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11283)