More English Vowel and Diphthong Pronunciation
Monophthongs, diphthongs and consonants – every British English sound in a business sentence.
Monophthonge, Diphthonge und Konsonanten – jeder Laut in einem Satz aus dem Berufsleben.
- 12 monophthongs
- 8 diphthongs
- 24 consonants
- 10-question quiz
1 Monophthong or Diphthong?
Monophthong
One vowel sound that stays the same quality from start to finish: man /æ/, see /iː/.
It can be short or long – /iː/ is long, but it doesn’t change, so it is still a monophthong.
Diphthong
A glide from one vowel to another within one syllable: I, my, try /aɪ/. The tongue moves during the sound.
Give it time: a diphthong cut short sounds like a single vowel (main → men).
2 Monophthongs: 12 Vowels
Seven short vowels and five long vowels (marked ː).
We need more leads today.
It’s a limited-time offer.
Sell better with effective strategies.
Have a chat with customers.
Cut costs and double the money.
We start with a large market.
Hot deals are not to miss.
All orders are sent before four.
Look for good selling points.
Boost your sales with new tools.
Thirty customers returned their surveys.
Sales are essential for growth.
3 Diphthongs: 8 Glides
Each diphthong starts at one vowel and moves towards another.
They made a great sale.
Find the right price online.
Enjoy our loyalty points.
Wow your clients – how about a demo?
Grow your business – go global.
Dear customers, thank you for this year.
Compare our fair prices – we care.
Are you sure about the tour?
4 Consonants: 24 Sounds
Business sentences for every English consonant – the bold words contain the target sound.
Promote your product effectively.
Buy now for a big discount!
This is a top seller.
Deal ends this Friday only.
Customers love our key features.
Get your gift with every order.
Free shipping on all orders.
We value our very loyal customers.
Thank you for your purchase!
They offer great customer support.
Sales increase during the holidays.
Zoom in on product details.
Share your feedback with us.
Measure your success with data.
Choose the best marketing strategy.
Join our exclusive membership today.
Make your first sale today.
Next week is our big sale.
Selling is a growing industry.
Help customers find what they need.
Learn from successful salespeople.
Reach your sales goals this month.
We welcome new customers.
Yes, you can upgrade your account.
5 Quiz: Vowels and Diphthongs
Choose the best answer. You’ll see the explanation straight away.
Hold monophthongs steady, let diphthongs move – and practise every sound in the sentences you really use at work.
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