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DIPHTHONGS

Diphthongs are combinations of two vowel sounds within the same syllable. They contribute to clearer pronunciation and help determine how words are pronounced. Diphthongs can be classified as opening, closing, or centering based on tongue position. Common English diphthongs include /eɪ/, /aɪ/, /ɔɪ/, /aʊ/, /əʊ/, /ɪə/, /eə/, and /ʊə/. Learners may make mistakes by mispronouncing individual vowel sounds, overemphasizing one part of the diphthong, stressing words incorrectly, or confusing similar diphthongs. Practicing individual vowel sounds,

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DIPHTHONGS

Diphthongs are combinations of two vowel sounds within the same syllable. They contribute to clearer pronunciation and help determine how words are pronounced. Diphthongs can be classified as opening, closing, or centering based on tongue position. Common English diphthongs include /eɪ/, /aɪ/, /ɔɪ/, /aʊ/, /əʊ/, /ɪə/, /eə/, and /ʊə/. Learners may make mistakes by mispronouncing individual vowel sounds, overemphasizing one part of the diphthong, stressing words incorrectly, or confusing similar diphthongs. Practicing individual vowel sounds,

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Diphthongs

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The Importance of Diphthongs
It contributes to more clarity

Improved fluency and pronunciation

Helps determine how a word be pronunced


Definition
Diphthongs are combinations of two vowel
sounds together, diphthongs involve a glide
or a movement from one vowel sound to
another within the same syllable.
Classification
of Dyphthongs
Opening diphthongs
The second vowel sound is more ‘open’ than
the first.
An ‘open vowel’ is a vowel sound
pronounced with the tongue as low down
in the mouth as possible.
Closing diphthongs
The second vowel sound is more ‘closed’
than the first.
A closed vowel is pronounced with the
tongue in a much higher position in the
mouth.
Centering diphthongs
The second vowel is in mid-central. It is
pronounced with the tongue in a neutral
or central position.
Vowel symbols /eɪ/
Start on the position of the /e/
sound and finish on the position
of the /ɪ/ or /i:/ sound.
Keep your lips stretched like
you’re smiling and close them a
little as we move to the /i:/
sound.
Example of
Vowel symbols /eɪ/
Age Lady
It's a shame I'm not able to
Train Place name everyone on the plane
Game Baby
Vowel symbols /aɪ/
Your mouth will start on the
position of the /a:/ sound and then it
will close a little and your lips will
become more stretched out as you
finish on the position of the /ɪ/ or
the /i:/ sound.
Example of
Vowel symbols /aɪ/
Item Die
Little Mike left his bike
Eye Why like Tike at Spike's.

Time Fight
Vowel symbols /ɔɪ/
Start by position of the /ɔ:/ and
finish on the position of /ɪ/ or /i:/
sound.
Rounded your mouth to an O
then stretched it for the I sound.
Example of
Vowel symbols /ɔɪ/
Boy Spoil
Avoid those annoying boys
Join Coin
and their noisy toys
Lawyer Toilet
Vowel symbols /aʊ/
Again, began on the
position of /a:/ sound then
let your mouth and lips
together close as you finish
on the position of the /ʊ/ or
/u:/ sound.
Example of
Vowel symbols /aʊ/
Out Now
Sounding by sound is a
Clown Account sound method of
sounding sounds.
Shout House
Vowel symbols/əʊ/
Start on the position /ə/
then close it a little and
become more rounded
as you finish on the
position of /ʊ/ or /u:/
Example of
Vowel symbols/əʊ/
Open Follow Silvie knows Ben phones
Sophie, but Sophie and
Most Also
Ben don’t know Silvie
Home Show knows.
Vowel symbols /ɪə/
The starting position is
as in /i/ "if" or "pit" with
the tongue side touch
an upper teeth and lips
relaxed.
Example of
Vowel symbols /ɪə/
Fear Beer We're near the summit.
The atmosphere here is
Hear Pier
very clear.
Near Clear
Vowel symbols /eə/
Your mouth will start at the
position /e/ then relax your
mouth a little, allow your
lips become less unrounded
as you finish on the position
/ə/.
Example of
Vowel symbols /eə/
Bear Fair
Claire has fair hair
Wear Area

Hair Where
Vowel symbols/ʊə/
Starting position with
tongue movement starting
from the back position to the
middle, rounding the lips
and relaxing the mouth from
a tight starting position.
Example of
Vowel symbols/ʊə/
Tour Security
I'm sure the manure is pure.
Poor Obscure

Pure Cure
Common Mistakes
Mispronouncing the individual vowel sounds:

Learners may struggle with producing the correct


individual vowel sounds that make up the
diphthong, leading to incorrect pronunciation of
the whole diphthong.
Over-emphasizing one part of the diphthong:

Some learners may focus too much on one part


of the diphthong, resulting in an imbalance in
the pronunciation.
Incorrect placement of stress:

Misplacing stress in words containing


diphthongs can alter the pronunciation and
meaning of words.
Confusing similar diphthongs:

Learners may confuse diphthongs that sound


similar but have different vowel combinations,
leading to incorrect pronunciation.
Tips for Improving
Diphthongs
Listen and imitate:
Listen carefully to native speakers or
recordings and try to imitate their
pronunciation of diphthongs.
Pay attention to the smooth transition
between the two vowel sounds.
Practice individual sounds:

Practice producing the individual vowel sounds


that make up diphthongs separately. Focus on
getting each vowel sound correct before
combining them into a diphthong.
Record and listen:

Record yourself pronouncing diphthongs and


listen to the recordings. Pay attention to any
mistakes or inconsistencies and work on
correcting them.
LASTLY, PRACTICE!
Thank
You!
Reference
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