Understanding Vowel Sounds and Groups

The video tutorial introduces diphthongs, focusing on the 'ooh' sound. It explains how diphthongs are syllables with two vowels forming a new sound. The teacher reviews words containing diphthongs, such as 'author' and 'chew', and explores words with the 'ooh' sound, like 'glue' and 'brew'. Students practice pronouncing these words, enhancing their understanding of vowel combinations and sounds.

What is the 'ooh' sound referred to in the lesson?

• The yawnies

• The yippies

• The yummies

• The yuckies

Which of the following is a characteristic of a diphthong?

• A silent letter

• A consonant followed by a vowel

• A syllable with two vowels forming a new sound

• A single vowel sound

What sound does 'Au' make in the word 'author'?

• Oi

• Ew

• O

• A

Which vowel combination says 'ooh' in the word 'chew'?

• Ou

• Ui

• Ew

• Ue

What sound does 'aw' make in the word 'hawk'?

• Ew

• Oi

• O

• A

In the word 'glue', which vowel combination is used?

• Ue

• Ou

• Ui

• Ew

What sound does 'oo' make in the word 'root'?

• Ooh

• Oi

• O

• A

Which vowel combination says 'ooh' in the word 'bruise'?

• Ew

• Ui

• Ou

• Ue

What sound does 'ou' make in the word 'soup'?

• A

• O

• Oi

• Ooh

In the word 'true', which vowel combination is used?

• Ew

• Ui

• Ue

• Ou