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GST 111 Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2 Objective Question
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What is the basic difference between a pure vowel and a diphthong?
Options
A Pure vowels are longer than diphthongs.
B A diphthong involves a glide from one vowel position to another, while a pure vowel is static.
Correct Answer
C Pure vowels are voiced, while diphthongs are voiceless.
D Diphthongs are produced with obstruction, while pure vowels are not.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A diphthong involves a glide from one vowel position to another while a pure vowel (monophthong) is static in phonetic space.

Hint

The tongue position changes during a diphthong, but stays relatively stable for a pure vowel.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 929 of 1604
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