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A diphthong is a [[Vowel (definition)|vowel]] that is considered a single sound but shifts from one part of the vowel space to another within a single syllable.  
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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.  
*the diphthongs in English are <nowiki>[aɪ aʊ aɔ]</nowiki>.
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*the diphthongs in English are <nowiki>[aj aw oj]</nowiki>.
*semi-diphthongs in English are <nowiki>[eɪ oʊ]</nowiki>.
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*diphthongs in Gaelic include but are not limited to <nowiki>[iə, aw]</nowiki>  
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diphthong
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 19:09, 13 November 2009

A diphthong is a vowel that is considered a single sound but the tongue moves from one part of the mouth to another within a single syllable.

  • the diphthongs in English are [aj aw oj].
  • diphthongs in Gaelic include but are not limited to [iə, aw]

See Also

External Links

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diphthong

References