Question

What is a triphthong?

• A. A sequence of three consonants
• B. A vowel sound involving a glide through three vowels
• C. A monophthong with length
• D. A back vowel with rounding

Answer 1

Answer:

B. A vowel sound involving a glide through three vowels

A triphthong is a single syllable that involves a glide through three vowel qualities, as in "our" /auə/ or "fire" /faiə/.