Diphthongs OU and OW Flashcard

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What is a diphthong?

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A diphthong is a complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into another within the same syllable.

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What sound does 'ou' make in words?

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The 'ou' diphthong can make different sounds, such as in 'house' (ow) or 'about' (ou).

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What sound does 'ow' make in words?

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The 'ow' diphthong typically makes the sound as in 'cow' or 'how'.

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Can you give an example of a word with 'ou'?

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An example of a word with 'ou' is 'house'.

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Can you give an example of a word with 'ow'?

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An example of a word with 'ow' is 'clown'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'clown'?

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A clown is a performer who wears funny clothes and makeup to entertain people.

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What is the meaning of the word 'house'?

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A house is a building where people live.

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What is the meaning of the word 'snow'?

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Snow is frozen water that falls from the sky in soft white flakes.

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What is the meaning of the word 'bow'?

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Bow can refer to the front of a ship or the action of bending forward as a gesture.

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Identify the word that does not have 'ou' or 'ow': Apple, Clown, Brown, About.

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Apple does not have 'ou' or 'ow'.