Acquisition of consonant clusters and remediation of cluster reduction in Egyptian children

Abstract Background Consonant clusters are a feature of many world languages. The acquisition consonant is one the latest occurring aspects speech in normally developing children. Difficulty producing has been found to contribute high levels unintelligibility children with phonological impairment. This cross-sectional descriptive study that was applied on 150 typically (TD) Egyptian Arabic children, an age range 30 48 months, using Monosyllabic Cluster Test (EMCCT). were divided into 3 groups, each group 6 months. objective determine suppression cluster reduction and evaluate two different therapies (minimal contrast auditory bombardment) who have not acquired (less than 90% correct production). Results Age be between years months 4 years. There gradual decrease frequency occurrence from 74% (2 months–3 years) 46% (3 years–3 months) 10% months–4 years). significant statistical association obstruents + sonorants (stops fricatives sonorants) groups ( p value < 0.001). Both techniques therapy showed improvement post-therapy score. no difference total intervention duration both techniques; however, there cumulative intensity minimal Conclusion (EMCCT) valid reliable assessment tool for identification percentage process. bombardment approaches applicable remediation.