Ka Pīʻāpā Hawaiʻi II - Diphthongs Flashcards
A diphthong is a blended sound from two vowels in a row. While each vowel is heard, they blend seamlessly without break. Listen for the slight variances between combinations.
1
Q
ai
A
i, like in ice
2
Q
ae
A
eye
3
Q
ao
A
ow , like in how but with no nasal sound
4
Q
au
A
ou, like in house but with no nasal sound
5
Q
ei
A
ei, as in eight
6
Q
eu
A
eh-(y)oo
7
Q
iu
A
ee-(y)oo
8
Q
oe
A
o-(w)eh
9
Q
oi
A
oi, like in voice
10
Q
ou
A
ow, like in bowl
11
Q
ui
A
oo-(w)ee
