Vowel Sounds Challenge

What is a monothong?

• A type of dance

• A pure vowel sound

• A type of fruit

• A type of cloud

Identify the monothong in the word 'cat'.

• a

• o

• e

• i

What is a diphthong?

• A diphthong is a complex speech sound or glide that begins with one vowel sound and changes to another within the same syllable.

• A diphthong is a type of food dish

• A diphthong is a type of musical instrument

• A diphthong is a type of dance move

Identify the diphthong in the word 'boy'.

• oy

• bo

• by

• yo

Differentiate between a monothong and a diphthong.

• A monothong is a combination of two consonant sounds, while a diphthong is a combination of two vowel sounds.

• Monothong is a single pure vowel sound, while a diphthong is a combination of two vowel sounds within the same syllable.

• A monothong is a type of consonant sound, while a diphthong is a type of vowel sound.

• A monothong is a combination of two vowel sounds within the same syllable, while a diphthong is a single pure vowel sound.

Pronounce the monothong 'ee' correctly.

• Make the sound of a long 'e' as in the word 'see'.

• Pronounce the monothong 'ow' correctly.

• Make the sound of a short 'i' as in the word 'sit'.

• Pronounce the monothong 'ay' correctly.

Pronounce the diphthong 'oi' correctly.

• The diphthong 'oi' is pronounced like in the word 'oil'.

• The diphthong 'oi' is pronounced like in the word 'join'.

• The diphthong 'oi' is pronounced like in the word 'foil'.

• The diphthong 'oi' is pronounced like in the word 'coin'.

Identify the monothong in the word 'dog'.

• o

• g

• do

• d

Identify the diphthong in the word 'time'.

• tme

• iem

• mte

• ime

Which vowel sound is a monothong: 'ah' or 'oy'?

• ih

• ee

• ah

• oo