Exploring Diphthongs: The Sounds of /oy/ & /oi/

The video tutorial focuses on teaching the 'oi' sound, as found in words like boy and oil. It provides examples such as joy, soil, oyster, and coin, and offers instructions on how to produce the sound. The tutorial includes interactive exercises to reinforce learning, encouraging viewers to identify the 'oi' sound in various words. The video concludes with additional practice to solidify understanding.

Which word demonstrates the 'oy' sound?

• bite

• boot

• boy

• boat

What is the correct way to start making the 'oy' sound?

• Open your mouth wide

• Close your lips tightly

• Make your lips round

• Stretch your lips wide

Which of these words contains the 'oy' sound?

• cave

• cane

• coin

• cone

What action should you take to make the 'oy' sound?

• Purse your lips

• Bite your lip

• Spread your lips out

• Whistle

What should you feel in your throat when making the 'oy' sound?

• Nothing

• Itching

• Vibration

• Pain

How can you check if you're making the 'oy' sound correctly?

• Listen carefully

• Put your hand on your throat

• Ask someone

• Record your voice

Which word does not make the 'oy' sound?

• joy

• home

• toy

• soil