Hermann Ebbinghaus

Out of the simple consonants of the alphabet and our eleven vowels and diphthongs all possible syllables of a certain sort were constructed, a vowel sound being placed between two consonants.

German Psychologist

John Robert Gregg

Diphthongs are indicated by combinations of hooks and circles.

American Inventor

Listen to native speakers. Copying their pronunciation can help you master diphthongs.

Pronunciation Practice

Diphthongs may not always be spelled as two vowels next to each other, so focus on sounds, not just letters.

Spelling vs. Sound

Diphthongs can vary in pronunciation across different dialects of English; they're not always pronounced the same.

Varying Diphthongs

 caused by my pronunciation of the nasalized diphthongs and vowels such as L and in my first Portuguese teacher said that my initial attempts of