What is the total number of graphemes in the word "youth"?

The word "youth" consists of five individual letters: 'y', 'o', 'u', 't', and 'h'. Each of these letters corresponds to a unique sound in the pronunciation of the word. The concept of graphemes refers to the smallest units of written language, which can include letters or combinations of letters that represent phonemes or sounds.

In this case, the entire word "youth" is made up of four distinct phonetic sounds: /j/ (y), /uː/ (ou), /t/ (t), and /θ/ (th). However, graphemes are counted by looking at the unique letters used to compose the word. Thus, while phonemes can vary, the graphemes in "youth" amount to five: each of the letters contributes to representing the sounds when pronounced. Therefore, the total number of graphemes in "youth" is accurately counted as five.