Diphthongs

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 diphthong in a word.

Back

The 'oi' in 'coin' is an example of a diphthong.

Front

What diphthong completes the word: c_ _ns?

Back

The correct diphthong is 'oi', making the word 'coins'.

Front

What diphthong completes the word: h_ _se?

Back

The correct diphthong is 'ou', making the word 'house'.

Front

What diphthong completes the word: s_ _l?

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The correct diphthong is 'oi', making the word 'soil'.

Front

What diphthong completes the word: m_ _se?

Back

The correct diphthong is 'ou', making the word 'mouse'.

Front

What diphthong completes the word: p_ _nt?

Back

The correct diphthong is 'oi', making the word 'point'.

Front

What sound does 'oy' make in a word?

Back

The 'oy' diphthong makes the sound like in 'boy'.

Front

What sound does 'ou' make in a word?

Back

The 'ou' diphthong makes the sound like in 'cloud'.

Front

What is the difference between 'oi' and 'oy'?

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'Oi' is used in the middle of words (like 'boil'), while 'oy' is used at the end of words (like 'toy').