Question Detail
Question
Closing or rising diphthongs never end in what sound?
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Closing or rising diphthongs are characterized by a movement towards a closer vowel, specifically /ɪ/ or /ʊ/. They end with these closer vowels, not with the mid-central schwa sound /ə/.
Hint
Think about the direction of the tongue movement in sounds like /aɪ/ (as in 'my') and /aʊ/ (as in 'cow').