Hi there,
most newborns startle or "jump" to sudden loud noises.By 3 months, a baby usually recognizes a parent's voice.By 6 months, babies can usually turn their eyes or head toward a soundBy 12 months, babies can usually imitate some sounds and produce a few words, such as "Mama" or "bye-bye".
If your newborn does not respond to loud sounds with a startle reaction or never seems to react to your voice in the first months, run it by your pediatrician.