Diphthongs and Vowel Sounds Flashcard

Front

What is a diphthong?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of a word that contains the /oi/ diphthong sound.

Back

boy

Front

What is the /ou/ sound in phonetics?

Back

The /ou/ sound is a diphthong that starts with the vowel sound /aʊ/ and glides to /ʊ/.

Front

Provide a word that contains the /ou/ sound.

Back

cow

Front

What is a short vowel sound?

Back

A short vowel sound is a vowel sound that is pronounced in a quick, relaxed manner, typically in a single syllable.

Front

Give an example of a word with a short 'a' sound.

Back

cat

Front

How is the /ou/ sound spelled with 'ow'?

Back

The /ou/ sound can be spelled with 'ow' in words like 'now'.

Front

Provide an example of a word that contains a short 'e' sound.

Back

bed

Front

What is the difference between a diphthong and a monophthong?

Back

A diphthong involves a glide from one vowel sound to another, while a monophthong is a single, pure vowel sound.

Front

List three common diphthongs in English.

Back

/ai/, /ei/, /ou/.