ENGLISH DIPHTHONGS: PHONETIC AND PHONOLOGICAL ASPECTS
Keywords:
English diphthongs, phonetics, phonology, vowel sounds, articulation, glideAbstract
This article, therefore, is dedicated to a phonetic-phonological analysis of the English diphthongs regarding their structure, classification, and role they play within the language. It ushers in the definition of diphthongs, which are defined as vowel sounds that glide from one vowel quality to another within a single syllable, therefore marking them out from monophthongs. The article goes into the articulation of diphthongs, whether tongue movement, vowel duration, and dynamic quality in their pronunciation. Further, it categorizes diphthongs as closing and centering that have been drawn from both British and American English. This can well present, in a phonological discussion, the status of diphthongs in syllable structure, stress patterns, and intonation. The article uses a range of examples to show the diversity of diphthongs across dialects and accents, shedding light on the subtle variations that make English pronunciation rich and varied. This article is particularly useful for linguists, language learners, and anyone interested in the detailed mechanics of English vowel sounds. It provides theoretical and practical insight into how diphthongs work, enabling readers to understand their importance in communication and how they contribute to the distinctiveness of English pronunciation.
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