2G, 2H: Pronunciation of Vowels and Diphthongs

For Exercise 2G, listen to each sound clip (click on the vowel or diphthong) and then reproduce the pronunciation you hear (it will be helpful refer to the descriptions in A Gentle Introduction as well).

For Exercise 2H, pronounce each vowel or diphthong, then click to check your pronunciation.

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Vowel Sounds

Long	Pronunciation
?
?
?
?
?
?
ȳ

Short	Pronunciation
æ
a
e
i
o
u
y

Diphthongs

Long	Pronunciation
?a
?o
?e

Short	Pronunciation
ea
eo
ie