What is a diphthong?
Diphthongs and Vocabulary

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1.
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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.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a diphthong in a word.
Back
The word 'coin' contains the diphthong 'oi'.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does 'mimicry' mean?
Back
Mimicry is when an animal can disguise itself as another animal to avoid predators.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is 'camouflage'?
Back
Camouflage is a way that animals blend in with their surroundings to hide from others.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify a word that contains a diphthong: 'cat', 'couch', 'dog'.
Back
Couch contains the diphthong 'ou'.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What sound do the words 'coin' and 'destroy' share?
Back
They both share the diphthong sound 'oi'.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the meaning of 'soil'?
Back
Soil is the top layer of the earth where plants grow.
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