Choose from the option the word that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Past
A
wrestle
B
preached
C
castle
D
pasture
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
past - /pɑːst/
wrestle - /ˈres.əl/
preached - /priːtʃt/ (for the suffix 'ed', use the voiceless /t/ sound if the sound that comes before it is voiceless, use the voiced sound if the sound that comes before it is voiced - e.g. /si:md/)
castle - /ˈkɑː.səl/
pasture - /ˈpɑːs.tʃə/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11486)