Understanding AU and AW Sounds

The video tutorial discusses the diphthongs AU and AW, explaining their pronunciation and usage in English words. It highlights that AU cannot be used at the end of words, while AW can be used at the end or in the middle, often followed by N, L, or K. The tutorial also covers exceptions and examples, such as 'launch' and 'hunt', and discusses silent letters in sight words like 'daughter' and 'laugh'. The video aims to help with reading and spelling by providing visual aids and examples.

What sound do both AU and AW make?

• Oo

• Ah

• Ee

• Oh

Why can't AU be used at the end of English words?

• AU is only for middle of words

• AW is preferred

• English words don't end in U

• AU is silent at the end

Which of the following words uses AW correctly?

• Sell

• Hunt

• Launch

• Draw

Which letters often follow AW in words?

• M, P, T

• N, L, K

• B, G, H

• S, R, D

In which word is AU followed by 'n'?

• Yawn

• Hawk

• Launch

• Crawl

What is a common feature of words ending with AW?

• Followed by 'l'

• Followed by 'n'

• All of the above

• Followed by 'k'

What should you use to help remember the correct usage of AU and AW?

• Pronunciation Guides

• Grammar Books

• Spell Checkers and Visual Memory

• Dictionary

Which word contains a silent AU?

• Daughter

• Laugh

• August

• Draw

What is unusual about the sight words with AU discussed?

• They are adjectives

• They are verbs

• They have silent letters

• They are compound words

In the word 'laugh', what sound does AU make?

• Ah

• Oh

• No sound

• Aw