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Select the word that shares the same diphthong sound as the word doubt.

  1. ploughAnswer
  2. B
    bought
  3. C
    dough
  4. D
    route

Answer

plough
The word 'doubt' is pronounced as /daʊt/, containing the diphthong sound /aʊ/. Among the given options, 'plough' is pronounced as /plaʊ/ and contains the exact same /aʊ/ diphthong.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the diphthong sound in the target word
The word 'doubt' is pronounced phonetically as /daʊt/, which features the diphthong /aʊ/.
Determining the exact vowel sound in the prompt word is essential for finding an accurate phonetic match.
2
Compare the vowel sounds across all choices
The word 'plough' is pronounced as /plaʊ/, which shares the same /aʊ/ diphthong sound.
Phonetic analysis reveals that despite different spelling forms ('ou' vs 'ough'), both words share identical vowel glides.

Key Concept

Diphthongs (/aʊ/ sound identification)
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