Phonics: Vowel Dipthongs ow & ou

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What is a vowel diphthong?

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

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What sound does 'ow' make in words like 'how' and 'cow'?

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The 'ow' diphthong typically makes the sound /aʊ/ as in 'how' and 'cow'.

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What sound does 'ou' make in words like 'out' and 'shout'?

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The 'ou' diphthong usually makes the sound /aʊ/ as in 'out' and 'shout'.

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What is the correct spelling for the place where a dog sleeps?

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doghouse.

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What is the correct spelling for the sound a wolf makes?

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howling.

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What does 'rowdy' mean?

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Rowdy means noisy and disorderly.

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What is the correct spelling for the flower with yellow blooms?

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sunflowers.

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What is the correct spelling for rain that falls in drops?

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showers.

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Can you give an example of a word with the 'ow' diphthong?

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Examples include 'cow', 'how', and 'now'.

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Can you give an example of a word with the 'ou' diphthong?

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Examples include 'out', 'shout', and 'cloud'.