Diphthongs ow,ou

Front

What is a diphthong?

Back

A sound formed by the combination of two vowels in a single syllable.

Front

Give an example of a word with the diphthong 'ow'.

Back

Coughing.

Front

Which diphthong is in the word 'clown'?

Back

ow.

Front

What sound does 'ou' make in the word 'proud'?

Back

It sounds like 'how'.

Front

Where is the diphthong 'ow' usually found in a word?

Back

At the end of a word or syllable, or followed by 'n' or 'l'.

Front

What is the same sound as 'ow' in 'clown'?

Back

Mouth.

Front

What is the same sound as 'ou' in 'proud'?

Back

How.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a diphthong: 'ow', 'ou', 'a', 'ai'?

Back

A.

Front

What is the difference between a diphthong and a monophthong?

Back

A diphthong combines two vowel sounds, while a monophthong has only one.

Front

Can you name a word that contains the diphthong 'ou'?

Back

House.