
Diphthong
Pronunciation Practice
Listen to native speakers. Copying their pronunciation can help you master diphthongs.
She practiced saying 'coin' to perfect the diphthong.
Spelling vs. Sound
Diphthongs may not always be spelled as two vowels next to each other, so focus on sounds, not just letters.
'Phone' has a diphthong even though it's not obvious from the spelling.
Varying Diphthongs
Diphthongs can vary in pronunciation across different dialects of English; they're not always pronounced the same.
The diphthong in 'about' sounds different in American and British English.
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