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Diphthong

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