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What is a A blending of two sounds in vowel called?

The blending of two sounds in a vowel is called a diphthong.

Here's why:

* Diphthong: A diphthong is a single vowel sound produced by a continuous change in the position of the tongue and/or lips. It starts with one vowel sound and glides to another.

Examples of diphthongs in English include:

* "oi" in "boy"

* "ow" in "cow"

* "ay" in "day"

* "ee" in "see"

* "oo" in "moon"

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