Letty/ɔɪ/as in “boy”
Vowel
How to pronounce /ɔɪ/ in English
The /ɔɪ/ sound is a diphthong vowel made by gliding from the /ɔ/ sound to /ɪ/.
Jaw
First, open your mouth wide for the /ɔ/ sound. Then close it a little, gliding into the /ɪ/.
Tongue
First, place your tongue low in your mouth and pull it back for the /ɔ/ sound. Then raise it high and push it forward for the /ɪ/.
Lips
First, round your lips for the /ɔ/ sound. Then stretch them slightly for the /ɪ/.
Note: The first vowel in a diphthong is pronounced louder and longer than the second.
Example words
- boy
- toy
- voice
- join
- coin
- enjoy
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