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This document explains the concept of triphthongs in phonetics. A triphthong is a sequence of three vowel sounds that blend seamlessly and fluently within a single syllable without interruption. Examples are provided, and the characteristics are detailed.
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Triphthongs Triphthongs: A Triphthong is a glide from one vowel to another and then to a third, all produced rapidly without interruption 2 Triphthongs: A Triphthong is a glide from one vowel to another and then to a third, all produced rapidly without...
Triphthongs Triphthongs: A Triphthong is a glide from one vowel to another and then to a third, all produced rapidly without interruption 2 Triphthongs: A Triphthong is a glide from one vowel to another and then to a third, all produced rapidly without interruption 3 Triphthongs: A Triphthong is a glide from one vowel to another and then to a third, all produced rapidly without interruption 4 Triphthongs: A Triphthong is a glide from one vowel to another and then to a third, all produced rapidly without interruption 5 Triphthongs: A Triphthong is a glide from one vowel to another and then to a third, all produced rapidly without interruption 6 Triphthongs: A Triphthong is a glide from one vowel to another and then to a third, all produced rapidly without interruption 7 A Triphthong is a glide from one vowel to another and then to a third, all produced rapidly without interruption 8 9 Triphthongs: eɪə layer player mayor mayonnaise 10 Triphthongs: aɪə lair fire tire Enquire 11 Triphthongs: ɔɪə loyal royal soya employer 12 Triphthongs: əuə lower mower 13 Triphthongs: auə power hour shower 14 Triphthongs: 15 Triphthongs: Characteristics of Triphthongs. A. Difficult to pronounce B. Difficult to recognize C. All are formed with a /ə/ sound at the end D. Produced rapidly E. Produced with no interruption F. Vary in the pronunciation. (Loss of distinction - unstable state). 16
