VOWEL DIPHTHONGS What are Vowel Diphthongs? Vowel diphthongs are vowel letters whose sounds blend smoothly together. The same sounds can be spelled using different letters. Examples • In the words cloud and crown, the vowel diphthongs in bold print sound the same, even though they are spelled differently. • In the words launch and claw, the vowel diphthongs in bold print sound the same, even though they are spelled differently. • In the words toy and coin, the vowel diphthongs in bold print sound the same, even though they are spelled differently. Try This! 1] Which word has the same vowel sound as draw? a] crew b] hat c] meet d] sauce 2] Which word has the same vowel sound as school? a] hook b] crew c] knock d] mock 3] Which word has the same vowel sound as how? a] toy b] coil c] our d] rock © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for the purchaser to print copies for non-commercial educational purposes only. Visit us at www.NewPathLearning.com.