What are Vowel Diphthongs?
English alphabets are divided into two categories. The first is that of consonants and the second one is of the vowels. There are five vowels including a, e, i, o, and u, sometimes even y is considered as a vowel. Vowel is a speech sound that is usually pronounced without any stricture in the vocal tract. When talking about vowels there is another thing that you need to know and that is vowel diphthongs. According to Wikipedia, "A diphthong, also known as a gliding vowel, is a combination of two adjacent vowel sounds within the same syllable." Vowel diphthongs are usually known as 'the sliding vowels,' or the 'gliding vowels.' Diphthong is a Greek word that means 'two sounds.' These can contain one to two vowels. Some examples include 'boy,' 'out,' and 'because.'
What's Missing
Write the missing letters on the lines to complete the words and thereby complete the sentences.
How Many?
How many more words can you think of that contain the diphthongs ai or ay? Write your words below. Then, on the back of this page, use each word in a sentence.
The Big Search
Fill in the blanks at the top of each column with the vowel diphthongs provided by your teacher. Read the assignment. When you find a word that contains one of the vowel diphthongs, write it in the correct column.