OU
A diphthong sound is formed by
the combination of two vowels in a single syllable, in which the sound begins as one vowel and moves toward another.
If you lose balance, you might do this with a thump.
bounce
When outside, you are not in here.
Out
Find the /ou/ word: "Please don't shout in the library."
shout"
The "ou" diphthong typically makes the sound
/aʊ/ as in "out."
When you want to surprise someone with a yell, you do this.
shout
You can sit on this soft furniture.
couch
Find the /ou/ word: "The heavy cloud brought rain."
cloud
Sometimes it can sound like
the long /o/ sound as in "though."
To search carefully for something hidden.
scout
A large area outdoors where people gather for music or movies.
grounds
Find the /ou/ word: "She was proud of her work."
proud
Sometimes it can sound like
/oo/ as in group.
Finish the sentence:
I thought I lost my car keys, but I _______ them under the bed.
found
Most people who live in the suburbs live in a .....
House.
Find the /ou/ word: "The cat jumped down from the couch."
couch
A diphthong sound is formed by
the combination of two vowels in a single syllable, in which the sound begins as one vowel and moves toward another.
When you pour liquid too quickly, it might do this.
spout
This /ou/ word is a high, steep area on a mountain where you can look out over the land.
outlook
Find the /ou/ word: "The story is about me."
about