vowels

Question 1

what defines a diphtong

Answer 1

sound formed by the combination of two vowels in a single syllable. sound begins as one vowel and moves into another. diphtong are always long.

Question 2

what is a monophtong

Answer 2

a vowel with a single perceived auditory quality

Question 3

what is a schwa and where is it found

Answer 3

it is only found in unstressed syllables. most vowels in AUSE unstressed syllables become a Schwa. it is very variable and often can be perceived as other vowels