1.2 Pronunciation of diphthongs

1.2.1 Presentation
   Diphthongs are ai, au and oi.

Diphthongs ai
Diphthongs ai is pronounced igh or ie as in sigh or tie respectively, and therefore:
   misai (moustache) is pronounced mee-sigh
   pantai (beach) is pronounced paan-tie
   tupai (squirrel) is pronounced too-pie

Diphthongs au
Diphthongs au is pronounced ow as in now, how, cow, and therefore:
   kerbau (buffalo) is pronounced ker-bow
   hijau (green) is pronounced hee-jow
   pisau (knife) is pronounced pee-sow

Diphthongs oi
Diphthongs oi is pronounced oy as in boy, toy or joy respectively, and therefore:
   kaloi (name of a fish) is pronounced car-loy
   amboi (oh!) is pronounced um-boy
   tampoi (name of a tree) is pronounced tum-poy