Vowel Diphtongs ou,ow, oi, oy

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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 'ou' make in words?

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The 'ou' diphthong can sound like 'ow' in 'cow' or 'oo' in 'you' depending on the word.

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What sound does 'ow' make in words?

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The 'ow' diphthong typically sounds like 'ow' in 'cow' or 'o' in 'snow'.

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What sound does 'oi' make in words?

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The 'oi' diphthong sounds like 'oy' in 'boy' or 'oi' in 'coin'.

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What sound does 'oy' make in words?

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The 'oy' diphthong sounds like 'oy' in 'toy' or 'oi' in 'enjoy'.

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Complete the word: pl__

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The correct answer is 'oy', making the word 'ploy'.

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Complete the word: m___th

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The correct answer is 'ou', making the word 'mouth'.

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Complete the word: cr___n

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The correct answer is 'ow', making the word 'crown'.

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Complete the word: s___l

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

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What word rhymes with 'toy'?

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The word 'enjoy' rhymes with 'toy'.