Diphthongs

‘So-Called’ General American Accent

(Two vowel sounds glided together within the same syllable)

Tonight is the best time to fly.

The excited mice may bite.

Why would I try to fake a smike?

We’re making an amazing cake.

The ballet in Spain was great.

They weighed the freight today.

The coy boy played with the toys.

She avoided the royal convoy.

The noise was annoying my employer.

Those goats are totally sweet.

I don’t want to go to the boat show.

She wrote a note to no one.

We shouted and ran around the couch.

I’m about to walk downtown.

Brown shoes are a sound investment.

This practice sentence contains all five of the diphthongs above.

A nice, loud voice came from down below.

(Diphthongs featuring ‘r-coloring’)

They’ve had their ears pierced for years.

It’s unclear why they revered the souvenir.

The pioneer steered into the atmosphere.

There are a fair amount of bears over there.

Stare at the square until you see a pair.

I don’t care for unbearable leisurewear.

Mark’s car was missing a part.

The Mardis Gras parade started on Clark street.

I guarded the hearth at the party.

I wore blue shorts in Baltimore.

It’s important to store cigars in a humidor.

The brontosaur snored abnormally.

The farmer said the manure was pure.

The detour wasn’t listed in the brochure.

The obscure art had a certain allure.

This practice sentence contains all five of the diphthongs above.

The harsh air was more than Shakespeare could endure.