Pronunciations (Diphtongs)
Pronunciations (Diphtongs)
Pronunciations (Diphtongs)
The following series of pronunciation exercises combines words beginning with the same
diphthong sound followed by similar diphthong sounds. Voiced and voiceless consonants are
paired (b - voiced / p - voiceless, d - voiced / t - voiceless, etc.)
Note: The following diphthongs are pronounced differently in British and American English.
British English drops the 'r' sound and pronounces a slight 'uh' - 'hair' becomes 'hehuh'. In
American English the 'r' is strongly pronounced - 'hair' becomes 'hehrrr'.