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Final Consonant Deletion

Typical age when final consonant deletion resolves itself: 

3

Final Consonant Deletion is the phonological process where a child eliminates the final consonant from a word.

Examples of backing include:

  • “toe” for “toad”
  • “cuh” for “cup”
  • “dah” for “dog”

It is common for all children to make theses errors; however, if the final consonant deletion errors persist after the child is around 3 years old, you may want to consult a school / local Speech-Language Pathologist to see if they qualify for services.

Typical age when final consonant deletion resolves itself 

3