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Diphthongs and digraps

Examples:

• "ai" in "rain" (sounds like "ay")

• "ou" in "cloud" (sounds like "ow")

• "oi" in "coin" (sounds like "oy")

What are Diphthongs?

A diphthong is when you blend two vowel sounds together in one syllable. It’s like sliding from one sound to another!

When you say a diphthong, your mouth moves from one vowel sound to another. It’s like a fun slide of sounds!

How They Work

​​What are Digraphs?

Examples

A digraph is when two letters work together to make one sound. This can happen with consonants or vowels.

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• "sh" in "ship" (sounds like "shhh")

• "ch" in "chair" (sounds like "ch")

• "ee" in "tree" (sounds like a long "e")

• "th" in "thumb" (sounds like "th")

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• Digraphs help us spell words correctly and pronounce them properly.

• They can be found at the beginning, middle, or end of words!

​Fun Facts

Multiple Choice

What is a diphthong?

• A sound made by two consonants

• A blend of two vowel sounds in one syllable

• A type of letter combination

• A sound made by one vowel

Fill in the Blank

Which word contains the diphthong "ou"?