Identifying Diphthong Sounds in Words

The video tutorial introduces second graders to the concept of diphthongs, focusing on the 'yucky' diphthong sounds like 'ew', 'ue', 'ui', 'oo', and 'ou'. It provides examples of words containing these sounds and guides students on how to identify them. The tutorial includes practice questions to reinforce learning and concludes with a reminder of the key diphthong sounds covered.

What is a diphthong?

• A single vowel sound

• A silent letter

• A consonant sound

• A combination of two vowel sounds

Which of the following words contains a 'yucky' diphthong sound?

• Flu

• Dog

• Hat

• Cat

Which diphthong sound is found in the word 'clue'?

• OU

• EE

• UI

• OH

Which diphthong sound is found in the word 'food'?

• OU

• OH

• UI

• EE

Which diphthong sound is found in the word 'group'?

• UI

• OU

• EE

• OH

Which word has the same diphthong sound as 'ooh' in 'two'?

• Bend

• True

• Mend

• Fun

What is the diphthong sound in the word 'blue'?

• Ah

• Eh

• Ooh

• Ee

Which word shares the same sound as 'UE' in 'blue'?

• Champ

• Hey

• Sheep

• Stir

What is the diphthong sound in 'scoop'?

• Ee

• Ooh

• Ah

• Eh

Which word has the same sound as 'oh-oh' in 'scoop'?

• Box

• Suit

• Duck

• Ox