- Newborns can recognize and respond to sounds from birth.
- Babbling begins around 4–6 months.
- First meaningful words usually appear by 1 year of age.
- Speaking before 6 months is considered extremely rare and may be influenced by genetics, environment, or early brain development.
- Kim Ung-Yong: Born in South Korea in 1963, he started speaking at 6 months old and was able to read multiple languages by age 3.
- Charlie John Taylor Mullington: Parents claimed he repeated "hello" at 8 weeks old
Some researchers believe that
babies who speak early often grow up to have strong language or communication
skills, although early speaking is not always a predictor of future
intelligence.
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1. At what age do
most babies say their first real words?
A. 2 weeks
B. 4 months
C. 10 to 14 months
D. 2 years
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2. What word did
Christian Dionisio reportedly say at just 2 weeks old?
A. Papa
B. Hi
C. Mama
D. Bye
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3. Where was
Christian Dionisio from?
A. India
B. United States
C. Philippines
D. Brazil
Answer:
4. What is the term
used for a baby’s early sound-making before real words?
A. Screaming
B. Whispering
C. Babbling
D. Singing
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5. Is there an
official Guinness World Record for the youngest speaking baby?
A. Yes
B. No
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6. Which word did
another baby reportedly say at 6 weeks old in the United States?
A. Hello
B. Hi
C. Wow
D. Love
Answer:
7. Can newborns
recognize their mother's voice?
A. No
B. Yes
Answer:
8. What does early
speaking sometimes indicate in babies?
A. Shyness
B. Weak memory
C. Strong language development
D. Poor hearing
Answer:
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