A vowel that retains the same quality during the period of it's intonation is a monophthong, unlink a diphthong which has a vowel glide, or a movement of pronunciation from one vowel to another. In a monophthong, there is just one vowel sound, and no movement from one sound to another. For example, 'bed', 'desk', sell, etc.
There are 20 vowel sounds in the English language. Of them 12 are monophthongs or single vowel sounds.
There are 20 vowel sounds in the English language. Of them 12 are monophthongs or single vowel sounds.
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