Understanding German Diphthongs Quiz

How is the diphthong "AU" pronounced in German?

• Like "ow" in "house"

• Like "aw" in "saw"

• Like "oo" in "food"

What is the correct pronunciation of "Baum"?

• Boom

• Bawm

• Bowm

The diphthong "EI" sounds like:

• "ee" in "tree"

• "eye" in "bike"

• "ay" in "say"

Which word contains the diphthong "IE"?

• Tier

• Freund

• Feuer

The correct pronunciation of "Europa" is:

• Ay-roo-pah

• Oy-roh-pah

• Eh-roo-pah

What does "träumen" mean?

• To cry

• To run

• To dream

Which word contains the diphthong "ÄU"?

• Häuser

• Tier

• Auto

How do you pronounce "heute"?

• Hoy-tuh

• Hay-tuh

• Hoo-tuh

The diphthong "OY" is commonly found in:

• German-origin words

• Borrowed words

• Both

Which diphthong sounds like "oy" in English?

• AU

• EI

• EU