“Oh Snap!" | Cracking the Problematic OH Diphthong

“Oh Snap!" | Cracking the Problematic OH Diphthong

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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The video tutorial by Rachel focuses on the O diphthong in American English. It explains the concept of diphthongs, highlighting the movement from flared to rounded lips. The tutorial covers the importance of stress in syllables, showing how it affects vowel sounds. It also discusses unstressed syllables and provides listening practice to help learners master the O diphthong. The video emphasizes the need for lip rounding and offers examples to aid understanding.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'diphthong' refer to in phonetics?

A consonant sound

Two vowel sounds in the same syllable

A silent letter

A single vowel sound

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is movement important in pronouncing diphthongs?

It helps in maintaining a monotone voice

It makes the sound louder

It creates a change in sound

It reduces the length of the sound

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does stress affect the pronunciation of the 'Oh' diphthong?

It adds an up-down shape with more volume

It makes the sound shorter

It makes the sound quieter

It eliminates the diphthong

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words contains a stressed 'Oh' diphthong?

Pillow

Ditto

Remote

Motto

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In unstressed syllables, how does the 'Oh' diphthong differ?

It becomes louder

It has less jaw drop and lip rounding

It is pronounced with more energy

It is replaced by a consonant

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key physical movement when pronouncing the 'Oh' diphthong?

Keeping the mouth closed

Raising the tongue tip

Dropping the jaw and rounding the lips

Keeping the lips tight

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the mouth is involved in the movement for the 'Oh' diphthong?

The tongue tip

The back of the tongue

The teeth

The throat

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