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Difficulty: MediumDiphthongs

Select the word that features the exact same diphthong sound as the one present in indict.

  1. aisleAnswer
  2. B
    deceit
  3. C
    freight
  4. D
    receipt

Answer

The word 'aisle' contains the same diphthong sound /aɪ/ as 'indict'.
The word 'indict' contains the diphthong sound /aɪ/ (pronounced /ɪnˈdaɪt/). Similarly, the word 'aisle' is pronounced /aɪl/, which shares the exact same diphthong glide /aɪ/.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the diphthong sound in the target word
The word 'indict' is pronounced /ɪnˈdaɪt/, containing the diphthong sound /aɪ/.
Determining the correct phonetic transcription of the target word is essential to identify its core vowel sound.
2
Analyze the vowel sounds in the options
'aisle' is pronounced /aɪl/ (/aɪ/), 'deceit' is /dɪˈsiːt/ (/iː/), 'freight' is /freɪt/ (/eɪ/), and 'receipt' is /rɪˈsiːt/ (/iː/).
Comparing the phonetic realization of each option reveals which word matches the target diphthong /aɪ/.

Key Concept

Identification of the /aɪ/ diphthong sound across non-standard spelling patterns
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