English Vowel and Dipthong Pronunciation

A monophthong is a vowel sound pronounced as a single, unchanging sound, without any significant change in quality or length. In other words, it is a single vowel sound that remains constant throughout its pronunciation.

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Consonant Sounds:

1. /p/ - "Promote your product effectively."
2. /b/ - "Buy now for a discount!"
3. /t/ - "This is a top seller."
4. /d/ - "Deal ends this Friday only."
5. /k/ - "Customers love our key features."
6. /g/ - "Get your gift with purchase."
7. /f/ - "Free shipping on all orders."
8. /v/ - "Value our products and services."
9. /θ/ (th): "Thank you for your purchase!"
10. /ð/ (th): "They offer great customer support."
11. /s/ - "Sales increase during the holidays."
12. /z/ - "Zoom in on product details."
13. /ʃ/ (sh): "Share your feedback with us."
14. /ʒ/ - "Measure your success with data."
15. /tʃ/ (ch): "Choose the best marketing strategy."
16. /dʒ/ (j): "Join our exclusive membership today."
17. /m/ - "Make your first sale today."
18. /n/ - "Next week is our big sale."
19. /ŋ/ - "Selling is a growing industry."
20. /h/ - "Help customers find what they need."
21. /l/ - "Learn from successful salespeople."
22. /r/ - "Reach your sales goals this month."

Vowel Sounds

1. /iː/ - "We need more leads today."
2. /ɪ/ - "It’s a limited-time offer."
3. /eɪ/ - "Make a great first impression."
4. /ɛ/ - "Sell better with effective strategies."
5. /ɜː/ -  "her" or "nurse"
6. /æ/ - "Have a chat with customers."
7. /ɑː/ - "Our store has large inventory."
8. /ʌ/ - "Cut costs and increase profits."
9. /oʊ/ - "Grow your business with us."
10. /ɔː/ - "All our products are guaranteed."
11. /ʊ/ - "Look for unique selling points."
12. /uː/ - "Boost your sales figures quickly."
13. /ə/ - "Sales are essential for growth."
14. /ɒ/ - "Hot deals are not to miss."

Diphthongs (What are Diphthongs)

A diphthong is a glide from one vowel sound to another within a single syllable (e.g., the phoneme /aɪ/ in the words I, my or try). This is different from a monophtong, where there is just one vowel sound (/æ/ in man or sand).

1. Sentences for All Diphthongs:

   1. /eɪ/ - "They made a great sale."
   2. /aɪ/ - "Our profits are high."
   3. /ɔɪ/ - "Enjoy high-quality customer service."
   4. /aʊ/ - "Wow your clients with presentations."
   5. /əʊ/ - "Grow your business with us."
   6. /ɪə/ - "Dear customers, we appreciate your loyalty."
   7. /eə/ - "Care about customer satisfaction."
   8. /ʊə/ - "Sure about the new offer?"

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1. 1. /eɪ/

      • Example: "Say" /seɪ/
      • Sentence: "Make a great first impression."

   2. /aɪ/

      • Example: "High" /haɪ/
      • Sentence: "Our profits are high."

   3. /ɔɪ/

      • Example: "Enjoy" /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/
      • Sentence: "Enjoy high-quality customer service."

   4. /aʊ/

      • Example: "Wow" /waʊ/
      • Sentence: "Wow your clients with presentations."

   5. /əʊ/ (used in British English, "oʊ" in American English)

      • Example: "Go" /ɡəʊ/
      • Sentence: "Grow your business with us."

   6. /ɪə/ (common in British English)

      • Example: "Dear" /dɪə/
      • Sentence: "Dear customers, we appreciate your loyalty."

   7. /eə/ (common in British English)

      • Example: "Care" /keə/
      • Sentence: "Care about customer satisfaction."

   8. /ʊə/ (used in British English but merging with /ɔ:/ in many accents)

      • Example: "Sure" /ʃʊə/
      • Sentence: "Sure about the new offer?"

Diphthongs are complex vowel sounds that occur when the tongue moves from one vowel sound to another within the same syllable. Unlike a monophthong, which has a single, unchanging sound, a diphthong has a "gliding" quality as the vowel sound transitions.

In English, common diphthongs include:

1. /aɪ/ as in "buy" or "high"
2. /eɪ/ as in "say" or "day"
3. /ɔɪ/ as in "boy" or "coin"
4. /aʊ/ as in "now" or "cow"
5. /oʊ/ as in "go" or "no"
6. /ɪə/ as in "here" or "near" (more common in British English)
7. /eə/ as in "air" or "care" (also more common in British English)

8. /ʊə/ (used in British English but merging with /ɔ:/ in many accents)

   • Example: "Sure" /ʃʊə/

The movement from one vowel to another makes diphthongs dynamic and distinct from steady, single vowel sounds.