Triphthongs and Syllables Quiz

What is a triphthong?

• A vowel sound made up of two parts

• A vowel sound made up of three parts

• A consonant sound

• A silent letter

How is a triphthong formed from a diphthong?

• By adding a schwa sound to the end

• By removing a vowel sound

• By adding a consonant

• By doubling the diphthong

What sound does the diphthong /aʊ/ become when turned into a triphthong?

• /aʊə/

• /eɪə/

• /aɪə/

• /ɔɪə/

Which word is an example of the triphthong /aʊə/?

• Face

• Power

• Fire

• Layer

What is the usual spelling for the triphthong /eɪə/?

• Our, oar

• Air, heir

• Ayer, eyer

• Ire, ire

Which of the following words contains the triphthong /aɪə/?

• Lawyer

• Tower

• Choir

• Hour

What is a common mistake when pronouncing triphthongs?

• Overemphasizing the schwa sound

• Not making all three component sounds

• Adding extra consonants

• Speaking too quickly

When pronouncing triphthongs ending with a silent 'r,' what should you do?

• Pronounce the 'r' clearly

• Use a schwa sound instead

• Skip the last sound

• Double the vowel

What should you focus on when pronouncing diphthongs before /n/ or a dark /l/?

• Flattening the diphthong

• Forming both parts of the diphthong

• Skipping the second part

• Adding an extra syllable

Which of the following is an example of a word with a diphthong before a dark /l/?

• Rain

• Feel

• Boat

• Time