Dipthongs Flashcards
1
Q
Three phonemic dipthongs (3).
Cannot be reduced to monopthongs without affecting the meaning of the word.
A
/ɑɪ/
bye
/ɔɪ/
toy
/ɑʊ/
cow
2
Q
Nonphonemic dipthongs (2).
Can be reduced to monopthongs without changing the meaning of the word.
A
/eɪ/
save, made
/oʊ/
show, rode
3
Q
Rhotic dipthongs (5)
Formed with the schwar.
A
/ɪr/ or /ɪɚ/
deer
/ɔr/ or /ɔɚ/
door
/ɑr/ or /ɑɚ/
dark
/ɛr/ or /ɛɚ/
dare
/ʊr/ or /ʊɚ/
poor
