Hiatos, Diptongos, & Triptongos Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is a triptongo?

Three vowels make one sound

What is a diptongo?

Two vowels that make one sound

What is a hiato?

Two vowels that are separated into different syllables

What is the definition of the word 'aire'?

Diptongo ai Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the word 'Baúl'?

Hiato aú Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the word 'Caos'?

Hiato ao Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the word 'Suelo'?

Diptongo ue Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the word 'agua'?

Diptongo ua Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the word 'poeta'?

Hiato oe Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the word 'bien'?

Diptongo ie Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the word 'miau'?

Triptongo iau Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the word 'bueno'?

Diptongo ue Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vowel Structures in Spanish

Triptongo: A combination of three vowels pronounced as one sound.
Diptongo: A union of two vowels that create a single sound.
Hiato: Occurs when two vowels are separated into different syllables.

Examples of Diptongos

aire: Contains the diptongo 'ai'.
Suelo: Features the diptongo 'ue'.
Bianca: Includes the diptongo 'ia'.
auto: Contains the diptongo 'au'.
agua: Features the diptongo 'ua'.
veinte: Includes the diptongo 'ei'.
cuidado: Contains the diptongo 'ui'.
Europa: Features the diptongo 'eu'.
oigo: Includes the diptongo 'oi'.
Fabio: Contains the diptongo 'io'.
Lourdes: Features the diptongo 'ou'.
cuota: Includes the diptongo 'uo'.
bien: Contains the diptongo 'ie'.
ciudad: Features the diptongo 'iu'.
bueno: Includes the diptongo 'ue'.

Examples of Hiato

Baúl: Contains the hiato 'aú'.
Caos: Features the hiato 'ao'.
poeta: Contains the hiato 'oe'.
saeta: Features the hiato 'ae'.
mareo: Includes the hiato 'eo'.
real: Contains the hiato 'ea'.
toalla: Features the hiato 'oa'.
poseer: Includes the hiato 'ee'.
Día: Contains the hiato 'ía'.
porfíe: Features the hiato 'íe'.
país: Includes the hiato 'aí'.
reír: Contains the hiato 'eí'.
oído: Features the hiato 'oí'.
púa: Includes the hiato 'úa'.
actúe: Contains the hiato 'úe'.
búho: Features the hiato 'úo'.
laúd: Includes the hiato 'aú'.

Examples of Triptongos

guau: Contains the triptongo 'uau'.
miau: Features the triptongo 'iau'.
limpiáis: Includes the triptongo 'iái'.
acariciéis: Contains the triptongo 'iéi'.
averiguáis: Features the triptongo 'uái'.
buey: Includes the triptongo 'uey'.
lleguéis: Contains the triptongo 'uéi'.
limpiéis: Features the triptongo 'iéi'.
copiéis: Includes the triptongo 'iéi'.
estudiáis: Contains the triptongo 'iái'.

Description

Test your understanding of Spanish vowel combinations, including triptongos, diptongos, and hiatos. This quiz features flashcards that explain each term and provide examples. Perfect for Spanish language learners looking to enhance their grasp of phonetics.