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Frontin Diphthongs

This is a set o diphthongs that gangs forrit tae feenish at /i/:

  • /a:i/ (the lang diphthong)
  • /əi/ (the short diphthong)
  • /o:i/
  • /ɒ:i/

Examples o wirds wi the lang diphthong is "ay" (=affirmative), "lie", "size", "five".

Examples o wirds wi the short diphthong is "aye" (=aa the time), "stey", "bide", "nine", "wice", "voice".

Examples o wirds wi the /o:i/ diphthong is "enjoy", "noise", "toy".

The /ɒ:i/ diphthong is sinnle heard, forby in the toun name "Hawick".

The Back Diphthong

  • /ʌu/

Examples o wirds wi this diphthong is "grow", "yowe", "dowel".

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