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GST 111 Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2 Objective Question
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Which of the following is a closing diphthong?
Options
A /ɪə/ (here).
B /eə/ (care).
C /ʊə/ (poor).
D /aɪ/ (time).
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

/aɪ/ (as in 'time') is a closing diphthong, gliding from a low to a high vowel. The others (/ɪə, eə, ʊə/) are centering diphthongs.

Hint

This diphthong ends with a high vowel sound /ɪ/.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 931 of 1604
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