would like to know why some diphthongs are physically joined together, such as the ae in leukemia and daemon. By anon146399 — On Jan 26, 2011 can you differentiate between monophthongs and diphthongs? By anon122028 — On Oct 26, 2010 would you please give me some examples for each ...
There are 12 pure vowels or monophthongs in English – /i:/, /ɪ/, /ʊ/, /u:/, /e/, /ə/, /ɜ:/, /ɔ:/, /æ/, /ʌ/, /ɑ:/ and /ɒ/. The monophthongs can be really contrasted along with diphthongs in which the vowel quality changes. It will have the same...
Phonological raising in mid-to-high front vowel monophthongs and diphthongs was investigated in the long-running New Zealand medical drama, Shortland Street. Approximately 800 tokens (704 monophthongs and 80 diphthongs) from actors Olivia Tennet ...