Question

What distinguishes a diphthong from a monophthong?

• A. It is a longer version of a vowel sound
• B. It includes a consonant
• C. It glides from one vowel sound to another
• D. It has a nasal quality

Answer 1

Answer:

C. It glides from one vowel sound to another

A diphthong is a vowel glide, meaning it starts at one vowel sound and transitions to another within a single syllable. For instance, /ai/ in "eye" moves from /a/ to /i/.