IPA Diphthong Flashcards

Front

/eɪ/

Back

Example Word: face

Movement: front-mid → front-close

Tip: Start mid front, glide upward

Front

/aɪ/

Back

Example word: my

Movement: open (central) → close (front)

Tip: Open mouth then glide to high front

Front

/ɔɪ/

Back

Example word: boy

Movement: mid back → high front

Tip: Start rounded, glide forward

Front

/aʊ/

Back

Example word: mouth

Movement: open (central) → close (back)

Tip: Jaw drops then lips round

Front

/əʊ/

Back

Example word: go

Movement: mid central → high back

Tip: Relaxed start, lips round at end

Front

/ɪə/

Back

Example word: near

Movement: high front → mid central

Tip: Glide down and centre

Front

/eə/

Back

Example word: square

Movement: mid front → mid central

Tip: Mid front start, slight dip

Front

/ʊə/

Back

Example word: pure

Movement: high back → mid central

Tip: Rounded to relaxed centre