Sounds Video: AI as in BUY

What is a diphthong?

• A combination of two vowel sounds

• A single vowel sound

• A silent letter

• A consonant sound

In the pronunciation of the 'I' diphthong, what happens to the jaw in the second position?

• The jaw drops more

• The jaw remains the same

• The jaw drops less

• The jaw closes completely

How does the 'I' diphthong differ in stressed and unstressed syllables?

• It is louder in unstressed syllables

• It is quicker and quieter in unstressed syllables

• It is longer in unstressed syllables

• It is the same in both

Which word contains a stressed 'I' diphthong?

• Idea

• Exercise

• Hi

• Allies

Which of the following words is used as an example for practicing the 'I' diphthong?

• Book

• Tree

• Table

• Sky