Diphthongs

Front

What is a diphthong?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of a diphthong in a word.

Back

The word 'coin' contains the diphthong 'oi'.

Front

What sound does the diphthong 'ow' make?

Back

The diphthong 'ow' makes the sound as in 'now' or 'cow'.

Front

Identify the diphthong in the word 'play'.

Back

The diphthong in 'play' is 'ay'.

Front

What is the difference between a vowel and a diphthong?

Back

A vowel is a single sound, while a diphthong combines two vowel sounds in one syllable.

Front

Which of the following words contains a diphthong: 'cat', 'boat', 'dog'?

Back

The word 'boat' contains the diphthong 'oa'.

Front

How do you pronounce the diphthong 'ai'?

Back

The diphthong 'ai' is pronounced like the 'i' in 'high'.

Front

What is the diphthong in the word 'sound'?

Back

The diphthong in 'sound' is 'ou'.

Front

List two words that contain the diphthong 'ei'.

Back

Two words that contain 'ei' are 'vein' and 'rein'.

Front

What is the sound of the diphthong 'au'?

Back

The diphthong 'au' sounds like 'aw' in 'saw'.