American English Pronunciation: Oi as in Toy

This video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of the 'oi' diphthong in American English, as in the word 'toy'. It explains the diphthong's formation, starting with the 'a' as in 'law' and ending with the 'i' as in 'sit'. The video provides a close-up and slow-motion view of the mouth movements involved. It also distinguishes between stressed and unstressed syllables, using examples like 'toy' and 'tabloid'. The tutorial concludes with practice words to reinforce learning.

What is a diphthong?

• A silent letter

• A combination of two vowel sounds

• A single vowel sound

• A consonant sound

Which vowel sound does the 'oi' diphthong start with?

• A as in cat

• E as in bed

• A as in law

• I as in sit

How do the lips change when pronouncing the starting position of the 'oi' diphthong?

• They round more

• They spread wide

• They close tightly

• They stay neutral

What happens to the tongue at the ending position of the 'oi' diphthong?

• It comes forward and lightly touches the back of the bottom front teeth

• It curls back

• It stays flat

• It touches the roof of the mouth

In the ending position of the 'oi' diphthong, what happens to the lips?

• They close tightly

• They spread wide

• They relax

• They round more

How does the 'oi' diphthong sound in a stressed syllable?

• It is low and flat

• It curves up then down

• It is quieter and quicker

• It is monotone

What is the difference in pitch between stressed and unstressed 'oi' diphthongs?

• Unstressed is higher

• There is no difference

• Stressed is higher and unstressed is flatter

• Stressed is flatter

In the word 'tabloid', how is the 'oi' diphthong pronounced?

• With a falling pitch

• With a rising pitch

• With a low and flat pitch

• With a high pitch

Which of the following words contains a stressed 'oi' diphthong?

• Loyal

• Joyful

• Coin

• Tabloid

Which of the following words contains an unstressed 'oi' diphthong?

• Boy

• Oil

• Tabloid

• Toy