Understanding the AY Diphthong

This video tutorial teaches the pronunciation of the AY diphthong in American English. It explains the articulation process, highlighting the jaw and tongue positions for both stressed and unstressed syllables. The tutorial provides examples and practice words to help learners master the AY sound, emphasizing the differences in pitch and duration between stressed and unstressed syllables.

What are diphthongs composed of?

• A single vowel sound

• A consonant and a vowel sound

• Two consonant sounds

• A combination of two sounds

In the AY diphthong, what happens to the jaw in the first position?

• The jaw closes

• The jaw drops

• The jaw remains still

• The jaw moves sideways

How does the AY diphthong behave in a stressed syllable?

• It remains flat

• It is pronounced faster

• It curves up, then down

• It becomes quieter

What is the characteristic of the AY diphthong in an unstressed syllable?

• It is higher in pitch

• It is louder and slower

• It is pronounced with more emphasis

• It is lower and flatter in pitch

How do mouth movements change for unstressed syllables?

• They become more exaggerated

• They become more complex

• They remain the same

• They are simplified

Which word contains the AY diphthong in a stressed syllable?

• Driveway

• Separate

• Operate

• Pay

Which word contains the AY diphthong in an unstressed syllable?

• Pay

• Pain

• Gain

• Driveway

What is the position of the tongue in the AY diphthong's second sound?

• The tongue tip touches the roof of the mouth

• The tongue arches towards the roof of the mouth

• The tongue remains flat

• The tongue moves backward

Which of the following words is used as an example for practicing the AY diphthong?

• Gain

• Separate

• All of the above

• Okay