English Sounds - OH [o_] Diphthong - How to make the OH as in NO Diphthong

The video tutorial explains how to pronounce the O as in no diphthong, focusing on the starting and ending positions of the jaw, tongue, and lips. It highlights the differences between stressed and unstressed diphthongs, using the words 'slow' and 'OK' as examples. The tutorial also provides practice with example words like 'alone', 'tomorrow', and 'phone'. The video aims to help viewers understand and practice the OA diphthong in various contexts.

What is a diphthong?

• A consonant sound

• A combination of two vowel sounds

• A silent letter

• A single vowel sound

How does the jaw move in the beginning position of the OA diphthong?

• It stays closed

• It moves sideways

• It drops

• It moves forward

In a stressed syllable, how does the OA diphthong sound?

• Lower and quieter

• Fast and sharp

• Flat and monotone

• Higher and louder

What is a characteristic of the unstressed OA diphthong?

• Longer duration

• Less jaw drop and lip rounding

• More lip rounding

• More jaw drop

Which of the following words contains the OA diphthong?

• Tree

• Window

• Book

• Cat