2.3.1 Presentations
A diphthong is a new sound produced after combining two different vowels. Vowel 1 + Vowel 2 = new sound (combination of 2 vowels)
Examples of diphthong:
1. /ai/
2. /oi/
3. /au/
When to use diphthongs?
| Diphthong |
vowel 1 |
vowel 2 |
New sound |
Example |
| a+i |
aa |
ee |
ai (aye) |
Tirai (curtain) |
| o+i |
ore |
ee |
oi (oi) |
Konvoi (convoy) |
| a+u |
aa |
oo |
au (auw) |
Atau (or) |