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GST 111 Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2 Objective Question
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Which group of diphthongs has a first element that is either a mid or low vowel and a high vowel second element?
Options
A Centering diphthongs.
B Fronting diphthongs.
C Closing (or Rising) diphthongs.
Correct Answer
D Backing diphthongs.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Closing or Rising diphthongs have a first element that is either a mid or low vowel and a high vowel second element.

Hint

The tongue moves from a lower to a higher position for these.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 930 of 1604
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