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| − | A diphthong is a [[Vowel (definition)|vowel]] that is considered a single sound but the tongue moves from one part of the mouth to another within a single syllable. For example, the vowel in the English word ''eye'' consists of two parts an /a/ vowel (as in the first vowel in father) followed by an /i/ vowel (essentially the vowel in feet). | + | A diphthong is a complex [[Vowel (definition)|vowel]] that is considered a single sound but the tongue moves from one part of the mouth to another within a single syllable. For example, the vowel in the English word ''eye'' consists of two parts an /a/ vowel (as in the first vowel in father) followed by an /i/ vowel (essentially the vowel in feet). |
*the diphthongs in English are <nowiki>[aj, aw, oj]</nowiki>. | *the diphthongs in English are <nowiki>[aj, aw, oj]</nowiki>. | ||
*diphthongs in Gaelic include but are not limited to <nowiki>[iə, aw]</nowiki> | *diphthongs in Gaelic include but are not limited to <nowiki>[iə, aw]</nowiki> | ||
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A diphthong is a complex vowel that is considered a single sound but the tongue moves from one part of the mouth to another within a single syllable. For example, the vowel in the English word eye consists of two parts an /a/ vowel (as in the first vowel in father) followed by an /i/ vowel (essentially the vowel in feet).
- the diphthongs in English are [aj, aw, oj].
- diphthongs in Gaelic include but are not limited to [iə, aw]
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References
- Ladefoged, D. (2010) A Course in Phonetics. 6th Edition. Wadsworth Publishing.
