Spelling: /aʊ/ Diphthong 1.0

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What is a diphthong?

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A diphthong is a complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into another within the same syllable.

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Provide an example of a word containing the /aʊ/ diphthong.

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The word 'about' contains the /aʊ/ diphthong.

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What is the phonetic transcription of the word 'fountain'?

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/ˈfaʊntɪn/

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List three words that contain the /aʊ/ diphthong.

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1. About 2. Fountain 3. Doubt

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How is the /aʊ/ diphthong produced in speech?

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The /aʊ/ diphthong is produced by starting with an open back vowel sound and gliding to a near-close back rounded vowel sound.

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What is the significance of understanding diphthongs in spelling?

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Understanding diphthongs helps in accurate spelling and pronunciation of words that contain these vowel sounds.

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What is the phonetic transcription of the word 'devout'?

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/dɪˈvaʊt/

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Explain the difference between a monophthong and a diphthong.

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A monophthong is a single vowel sound, while a diphthong involves a glide from one vowel sound to another within the same syllable.

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What is the phonetic transcription of the word 'account'?

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/əˈkaʊnt/

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Identify the syllable structure of the word 'doubt'.

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The word 'doubt' has a single syllable structure.