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 sound does 'oy' make in words?

Back

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

Front

What sound does 'oi' make in words?

Back

The 'oi' diphthong makes the sound like in 'oil'.

Front

Complete the word: p_ _nt

Back

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

Front

Complete the word: c_ _ns

Back

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

Front

Complete the word: s_ _l

Back

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

Front

Complete the word: s_ _nd

Back

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

Front

Complete the word: t_ _s

Back

The correct diphthong is 'oy', making the word 'toys'.

Front

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

Back

'Oi' is used in words like 'coin', while 'oy' is used in words like 'boy'.