Exploring the ow ou Diphthong Phonics

Mrs. Galanga introduces the 'ow' sound as heard in the word 'cow', explaining it as a diphthong. She discusses two spelling patterns for this sound, 'ow' and 'ou', and provides examples to help students recognize and practice the sound in different words.

What is the sound called that you hear in the word 'cow'?

• Triphthong

• Monophthong

• Diphthong

• Consonant

What type of sound is 'OW' in the context of phonetics?

• Syllable

• Consonant blend

• Diphthong

• Vowel

Which of the following is a correct spelling pattern for the 'OW' sound?

• OA

• OU

• OW

• OO

What should you think of when you see the word 'cow'?

• The color of the cow

• The 'OW' sound

• The size of the cow

• The type of cow

Which of the following words uses the same 'OW' sound as in 'cow'?

• Low

• Know

• Show

• Cow