Diphthongs

Front

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.

Front

Can you give an example of a diphthong?

Back

Yes! The word 'coin' has the diphthong 'oi'.

Front

What sound does the diphthong 'ai' make?

Back

The diphthong 'ai' makes the sound like in the word 'rain'.

Front

What is the diphthong in the word 'out'?

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The diphthong in 'out' is 'ou'.

Front

How many vowel sounds are in a diphthong?

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A diphthong has two vowel sounds.

Front

What is the diphthong in the word 'play'?

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The diphthong in 'play' is 'ay'.

Front

What is the difference between a vowel and a diphthong?

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A vowel is a single sound, while a diphthong combines two vowel sounds.

Front

Can diphthongs be found at the end of words?

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Yes, diphthongs can appear at the end of words, like in 'how'.

Front

What is the diphthong in the word 'see'?

Back

The word 'see' does not have a diphthong; it has a single vowel sound.

Front

What is the diphthong in the word 'toy'?

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The diphthong in 'toy' is 'oy'.