What is a diphthong in the context of American English pronunciation?

Understanding the Oh Diphthong in American English

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Olivia Brooks
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A silent letter
A single vowel sound
A combination of two sounds
A consonant sound
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the Oh diphthong, what happens to the jaw at the beginning?
It drops
It stays closed
It moves sideways
It clenches
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do the lips change during the Oh diphthong in the word 'slow'?
They flare and then round
They open wide
They stay relaxed
They remain flat
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between stressed and unstressed Oh diphthongs?
Unstressed is louder
Stressed has more jaw drop
Unstressed has more lip rounding
Stressed is quieter
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the word 'okay', how does the jaw movement compare to 'slow'?
It doesn't drop
It drops less
It drops more
It drops the same amount
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are unstressed syllables generally more relaxed?
They are shorter and simplified
They require more energy
They are louder
They are longer
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a characteristic of unstressed vowels or diphthongs?
They are more pronounced
They are louder
They take the full mouth position
They are more relaxed
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