Diphthongs

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What is a diphthong?

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

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Give an example of a diphthong in the word 'proud'.

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The diphthong in 'proud' is 'ou'.

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What diphthong is represented by the blank in 'f__l'?

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The diphthong is 'oi', making the word 'foil'.

Front

Identify the diphthong in the word 'growled'.

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The diphthong in 'growled' is 'ow'.

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What diphthong completes the word 'n__se'?

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The diphthong is 'oi', making the word 'noise'.

Front

List three common diphthongs in English.

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Common diphthongs include 'ai', 'au', and 'oi'.

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How do diphthongs differ from monophthongs?

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Diphthongs involve a glide from one vowel sound to another, while monophthongs consist of a single, unchanging vowel sound.

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What is the diphthong in the word 'cloud'?

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The diphthong in 'cloud' is 'ou'.

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Provide an example of a word with the diphthong 'ai'.

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An example is the word 'rain'.

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What is the role of diphthongs in English pronunciation?

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Diphthongs contribute to the richness of English vowel sounds and can change the meaning of words.