Question

11. How many dipthongs in English Language?

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Answer 1

Answer:

8

Gimson there are 8 English diphthong sounds. Feel free to choose your preferred set! Normally an English diphthong has a long sound, unless of course it doesn't, as in “wood” or “said“. English diphthongs, like many other parts of English need to be memorised.

Answer 2

Answer:

8

they are;

aw, au, ew, oo, oi, oy, ow, ou

Explanation:

Diphthongs are a type of vowel sound where two single vowel sounds/monophthongs are combined within a single syllable.