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If 2 vowels were together they are dipthongs so what are 2 consonants together called?

Two consonants together are called a consonant cluster.


Why do you not use accent marks in the English language?

Accent marks developed in many languages to denote different ways of pronouncing vowels (as I believe is the case with French) and marking cases where the stressed syllable differs from the general rules (as in Spanish). English, with its many linguistic influences, did not develop this system in its written spelling, perhaps because it has an unusually high number of vowel sounds (not just a e i o u and y but the actual phonetic sounds, all 12, long and short vowels as well as dipthongs like the ai sound in "ride." Denoting all of these with a separate symbol simply isn't how the written language progressed, and would be a highly complex way of writing. English also doesn't have as rigid of emphasis rules as Spanish has, making it difficult to distinguish which words' stressed syllables should have accents in English.


What is beaucoup in English?

"Beaucoup" in English translates to "a lot" or "many."


What does zvikuru mean in English?

"Zvikuru" means "a lot" or "many" in English.


How many dipthongs do you have in English language?

English has many. A diphthong ( note the spelling, with two aitches), is defined as a single syllable having two vowel sounds. Generally diphthongs are written as two letters: ai as in aisle; ei as in eight; oi or oy as in oil or boy; ou or ow as in house or how. Some two-letter combinations such as the ew in hew (hyoo) or the eu of euphemism are not properly diphthongs because the first of the two sounds is a consonantal y-glide. And other two-letter combinations are considered single vowels, such as the ai in stain or the oa in boat. A peculiarity of English pronunciation is that the so-called "long" vowels a, i and o, such as the a in bake ( beh-eek), the o in go (go-oo) or the i in bite ( ba-eet) are in effect single-letter diphthongs.

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American and British English spelling differences caecum?

American English doesn't typically use dipthongs like 'ae', and would spell it 'cecum'.


What are the different diphthongs?

Some common English diphthongs include /aɪ/ (as in "my"), /eɪ/ (as in "day"), /oʊ/ (as in "go"), and /aʊ/ (as in "how"). Diphthongs are combination sounds in which a speaker glides from one vowel sound to another within the same syllable.


How do you spell the word English?

first of all, 1. you just spelled it correctly. 2. sometimes you have a computer that actually tells you if it is misspelled or not. 3. whoever just put this question up there, i hope your talking about in a different language or something, besides that your an idiot for asking this question.


If 2 vowels were together they are dipthongs so what are 2 consonants together called?

Two consonants together are called a consonant cluster.


How many syllables does the word roses have?

Rou-zəz. If dipthongs are unfamiliar [ro-u-ziz], they may be counted as a third syllable. Alternatively, for first-time English as a Second Language learner it may be three, because they add a schwa to the end (ro-zi-zuh), until corrected. The reality it's still two.


What are examples of dipthongs?

Diphthongs are complex vowel sounds formed by the combination of two separate vowel sounds within the same syllable. Examples of diphthongs include the "oi" sound in words like "oil" and "coin," the "ou" sound in words like "house" and "cloud," and the "ay" sound in words like "day" and "play." Diphthongs are common in many languages, including English, where they add complexity and nuance to pronunciation.


Is dipthonic a word?

No, "dipthonic" is not a recognized English word. Perhaps you meant "diphthong," which refers to a complex speech sound or glide that begins with one vowel sound and changes to another vowel sound in the same syllable.


What are closing dipthongs?

Closing diphthongs are ones where the final target quality is closer than the quality is at the start of the glide. They tend to be falling. A diphthong is a complex speech sound involving vowels.


Why do you not use accent marks in the English language?

Accent marks developed in many languages to denote different ways of pronouncing vowels (as I believe is the case with French) and marking cases where the stressed syllable differs from the general rules (as in Spanish). English, with its many linguistic influences, did not develop this system in its written spelling, perhaps because it has an unusually high number of vowel sounds (not just a e i o u and y but the actual phonetic sounds, all 12, long and short vowels as well as dipthongs like the ai sound in "ride." Denoting all of these with a separate symbol simply isn't how the written language progressed, and would be a highly complex way of writing. English also doesn't have as rigid of emphasis rules as Spanish has, making it difficult to distinguish which words' stressed syllables should have accents in English.


What is the importance of vowels consents dipthongs?

Correct pronunciation and enunciation of the vowels, consonants and diphthongs are necessary for successful communication. Knowledge in these help to move the tongue and lips correctly and clearly especially in public speaking.


What is 'How many' when translated from English to French?

"How many?" in English is Combien? in French.


How many English schools are there in the world?

How many english schools are in montreal?