Identifying Diphthong Sounds in Words

Miss Ryan introduces diphthongs, explaining how combining two letters creates a new sound. The lesson covers four diphthongs: 'oi' and 'oy', which make the 'oi' sound, and 'ow' and 'ou', which make the 'ow' sound. Examples for each diphthong are provided, such as 'coin', 'toy', 'cow', and 'cloud'. The lesson concludes with a recap of the diphthongs and their sounds.

What is a diphthong?

• A silent letter

• A single letter sound

• A combination of two letters making a new sound

• A punctuation mark

Which two diphthongs make the 'oi' sound?

• ai and ay

• ou and ow

• ee and ea

• oi and oy

In the word 'coin', which letters make the 'oi' sound?

• c and o

• o and i

• i and n

• c and n

Which word contains the 'oi' sound?

• Sun

• Dog

• Point

• Cat

What sound does 'oi' make in the word 'oil'?

• ay

• ee

• ow

• oi

What is the sound made by 'oi' in the word 'point'?

• oi

• ow

• ee

• ay

Which of the following words contains the 'oi' sound?

• Sun

• Dog

• Cat

• Coin

What sound does 'oy' make in the word 'toy'?

• ow

• ee

• ay

• oi

Which word contains the 'oy' sound?

• Sun

• Cat

• Dog

• Enjoy

Which of the following words contains the 'oy' sound?

• Dog

• Cat

• Boy

• Sun