In the given question, you are asked to identify the word that has a different initial consonant sound compared to the others. Let's analyze the options:
(i) knit
(ii) gnaw
(iii) gnash
(iv) snore
The initial consonant sounds of these words are as follows:
- knit: the initial consonant sound is /n/
- gnaw: the initial consonant sound is /n/
- gnash: the initial consonant sound is /n/
- snore: the initial consonant sound is /s/
Among the given words, "snore" is the word that has a different initial consonant sound (/s/) compared to the others (/n/). So, the correct alternative is:
(iv) snore
By identifying the unique initial consonant sound in "snore," you can determine the word that differs from the rest based on the beginning sound. This process helps in recognizing phonetic distinctions and understanding how sounds contribute to word pronunciation.
