Question

The number of diphthongs in English are ____
(a)26 (b)21 (c)5 (d)8​

Answer 1

Answer:

The number of diphthongs in English are 21

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is Option D : $8$

Explanation:

• The Greek term "diphthong," which means "two sounds," is the source of the name. That definition informs us that a diphthong is a combination of two vowel sounds.

• Diphthongs are sometimes referred to as "long vowels" in phonics books or ESL study materials.

• Although any two vowel sounds voiced together might technically be a diphthong, American English only has eight primary diphthongs.