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Difficulty: MediumDiphthongs

Which of the given words contains the same diphthong sound as sew?

  1. foeAnswer
  2. B
    law
  3. C
    shoe
  4. D
    few

Answer

The word 'foe' contains the same diphthong sound /əʊ/ as 'sew'.
The word 'sew' is pronounced /səʊ/, utilizing the diphthong sound /əʊ/. Among the choices, 'foe' is pronounced /fəʊ/, which features the exact same diphthong vowel glide.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the phonetic sound in the keyword
The word 'sew' is pronounced as /səʊ/, which features the diphthong vowel sound /əʊ/.
Determining the accurate phonetic transcription of the target word is essential before matching.
2
Transcribe and analyze the vowel sounds of each option
'foe' is /fəʊ/, 'law' is /lɔː/, 'shoe' is /ʃuː/, and 'few' is /fjuː/.
Comparing vowel transcriptions reveals which candidate retains the glide /əʊ/ versus pure monophthongs.
3
Match the matching diphthong sound
'foe' (/fəʊ/) matches 'sew' (/səʊ/).
Both words share the identical diphthong sound /əʊ/.

Key Concept

Diphthong Identification (/əʊ/ sound matching)
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