Understanding Diphthongs

What is a diphthong?

• A single vowel sound

• A combination of two vowel sounds in the same syllable

• A consonant sound

• A silent letter

Which of the following is an example of a diphthong?

• /a/

• /eɪ/

• /m/

• /s/

In the word "coin," which diphthong is used?

• /aɪ/

• /ɔɪ/

• /eɪ/

• /aʊ/

Which of the following words contains a diphthong?

• Sit

• Boat

• Cat

• Run

How many diphthongs are commonly recognized in English?

• 5

• 8

• 12

• 15

Which diphthong is found in the word "house"?

• /aɪ/

• /aʊ/

• /eɪ/

• /ɔɪ/

In the word "day," which diphthong occurs?

• /eɪ/

• /ɔɪ/

• /aʊ/

• /aɪ/

Which of the following pairs contains a diphthong?

• Meet - Meat

• Boy - Buy

• Cat - Cut

• Sit - Set

What is the diphthong in the word "flight"?

• /eɪ/

• /aɪ/

• /ɔɪ/

• /aʊ/

Which diphthong is present in the word "toy"?

• /eɪ/

• /ɔɪ/

• /aʊ/

• /aɪ/