Diphthongs
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The document discusses rules for determining long vowel sounds and diphthongs in one-syllable words. It states that if a one-part word has two vowels, the first is usually long and the second silent. It then provides examples of words following this rule. It defines a diphthong as a sound formed by combining two vowels in a single syllable, where the sound begins as one vowel and moves to another, providing common diphthong combinations.
Diphthongs
- 1. Long Vowel Rule #1...If a one-part word has two vowels, the first vowel is usually long and the second is silent. fried plead greedy playful coaster weakness goes freedom sprain Sunday boast grease hoe float snowing Diphthong a sound formed by the combination of two vowels in a single syllable, in which sound begins as one vowel and moves to another. ow oi oy ou The_Diphthong_Song_ (1)