What is a vowel pair?

A vowel pair, also known as a diphthong, is a combination of two vowels within a single syllable that create a single sound. This sound typically starts with one vowel sound and glides to another.

Here are some key points about vowel pairs:

* They create a single sound: The two vowels together produce a single, gliding sound.

* They occur within a single syllable: They are not separated by a consonant.

* They can be represented by a single letter or a combination of letters: Some vowel pairs are spelled with two letters, while others are spelled with a single letter that represents the glide.

Here are some examples of vowel pairs:

* ou in "house" - Starts with the sound of /aʊ/ and glides to /u/

* oi in "coin" - Starts with the sound of /ɔɪ/ and glides to /ɪ/

* ai in "rain" - Starts with the sound of /eɪ/ and glides to /ɪ/

* aw in "law" - Starts with the sound of /aʊ/ and glides to /ɔ/

Understanding vowel pairs helps you to improve your pronunciation and spelling.