Ear vs Year #shorts

The video tutorial explains the diphthong 'ear' and its phonetic characteristics. It discusses the movement from one vowel sound to another and analyzes the 'year' sound, comparing it to the word 'yes'. The tutorial concludes with practice exercises to apply the concepts learned.

What is a diphthong?

• A movement from one vowel sound to another

• A consonant sound

• A single vowel sound

• A silent letter

Which word is used to demonstrate the initial sound in 'year'?

• Hear

• No

• Yes

• Ear

How does the initial sound in 'year' compare to another word?

• It is identical to 'ear'

• It is similar to 'yes'

• It is the same as 'no'

• It is different from 'hear'

What is the suggested practice for mastering the word 'year'?

• Say 'yes' and then 'year'

• Say 'hear' and then 'year'

• Say 'no' and then 'year'

• Say 'ear' repeatedly

In what context is the word 'year' used in the practice section?

• As a question about the next year

• As a question about the past year

• As a question about the current year

• As a question about birth year