Children will develop speech sounds as they mature. There is a typical progression of development and the majority of children will fall into the following guidelines.
in words by these approximate ages |
 |
| by 3 yrs |
by 4 yrs |
by 6 yrs |
by 7 yrs |
by 8 yrs |
| p, m, h, n, w |
b,d, k, g, f, y |
t, ng, l |
ch, sh, j, th |
s, z, v, th, zh, r |
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