Vowel Diphthongs

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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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Give an example of a vowel diphthong.

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An example of a vowel diphthong is 'oi' in the word 'boil'.

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What is the diphthong in the word 'coin'?

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The diphthong in 'coin' is 'oi'.

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What is the diphthong in the word 'loud'?

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The diphthong in 'loud' is 'ou'.

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Identify the diphthong in 'play'.

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The diphthong in 'play' is 'ay'.

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What sound does the diphthong 'au' make?

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The diphthong 'au' makes the sound like in 'caught'.

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How many vowel sounds are in a diphthong?

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A diphthong contains two vowel sounds.

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What is the difference between a vowel diphthong and a single vowel sound?

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A vowel diphthong combines two vowel sounds, while a single vowel sound consists of only one.

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List a word that contains the diphthong 'ei'.

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A word that contains the diphthong 'ei' is 'vein'.

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What is the diphthong in the word 'sail'?

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The diphthong in 'sail' is 'ai'.