English Diphthongs
Master the 8 English diphthong sounds with audio examples and practice words.
eə
hair
ɪə
dear
eɪ
same
aʊ
loud
əʊ
go
aɪ
hide
ʊə
curious
ɔɪ
choice
What are Diphthongs?
Diphthongs are special vowel sounds that glide from one position to another. English has 8 diphthongs, each combining two vowel sounds in a single syllable. These dynamic sounds are essential for natural English speech.
