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Which of the following words contains the same diphthong sound as the word spoil?

  1. rejoiceAnswer
  2. B
    source
  3. C
    suite
  4. D
    porch

Answer

The word 'rejoice' contains the same diphthong sound /ɔɪ/ as 'spoil'.
The word 'spoil' contains the diphthong /ɔɪ/. Among the choices, 'rejoice' is pronounced /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/, which contains the exact same /ɔɪ/ diphthong sound.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the target diphthong sound in the word 'spoil'.
The word 'spoil' is transcribed phonetically as /spɔɪl/, containing the diphthong /ɔɪ/.
Determining the exact vowel glide in the stem is necessary for accurate sound matching.
2
Analyze the phonetic pronunciation of each option.
'rejoice' is /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/ (/ɔɪ/), 'source' is /sɔːs/ (/ɔː/), 'suite' is /swiːt/ (/iː/), and 'porch' is /pɔːtʃ/ (/ɔː/).
Isolating the vowel sound in each word allows for direct comparison with the target sound.
3
Select the option that matches the target diphthong /ɔɪ/.
'rejoice' matches the /ɔɪ/ sound found in 'spoil'.
Both words share the identical vocalic glide from /ɔ/ towards /ɪ/.

Key Concept

Identifying English Diphthongs (/ɔɪ/ sound matching)
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