Diphthongs

Vowel sounds that combine two different mouth positions

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Diphthongs

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About Diphthongs

What are Diphthongs?

Diphthongs are vowel sounds that combine two different mouth positions. They start with one vowel sound and glide into another, creating a single syllable with a changing sound quality.

How to Practice

• Listen to the sound transition
• Practice the gliding motion
• Focus on smooth transitions

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Monophthongs

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Single vowel sounds that are pronounced with one mouth position.

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Consonants

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Speech sounds produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract.

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