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GST 111 GST 111 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Vowel distinctions do not include which of the following?
Options
A dipththongs
B quadriphthongs
Correct Answer
C triphthongs
D monophthongs
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Vowels are classified as monophthongs (single pure vowel sounds), diphthongs (two vowel sounds in one syllable), and triphthongs (three vowel sounds in one syllable). Quadriphthongs are not a recognized category in English phonetics.

Hint

Consider the prefixes: mono- (one), di- (two), and tri- (three).

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