Лекция: Closing diphthongs

The closingdiphthongs all end with a glide towards a closer vowel. Because the second part of the diphthong is weak, they often do not reach a position that could be called close. The important thing is that a glide from a relatively more open towards a relatively more close vowel is produced.

 

eI the glide begins from slightly below the close-mid front position of /e/ and moves in the direction of /I/. The second part of the diphthong should be only lightly touched on, and should not reach the position of close /I/.

 

aIbegins with an open vowel which is between front and back; it is quite similar to the /A/ and moves in the direction of /I/, though the tongue is not usually raised to a level closer than for /e/. The glide for this diphthong is greater than for /eI/. The lips change from a neutral to a loosely spread position. Care should be taken not to glide to too close a position.

OIthe first part has the same quality as /L/ (between the open-mid and open back position) and the glide moves in the direction of /I/,generally not reaching a level closer than for the sound /e/.The lips are slightly rounded for the first element, changing to neutral for the second.

For two diphthongs ending in /V/ there is a rounding movement of the lips. This movement is not a large one because the second element of the diphthong is weak.

 

qV the beginning is the same as for the ‘schwa’ vowel (a central position, between close-mid and open-mid). The lips may be slightly rounded waiting for the glide towards /V/. You should avoid starting the glide with a back vowel or a rounded vowel. In addition, proper prominence must be given to the first element.

aV begins with a vowel similar to /R/ but a little more front and moves in the direction of /V/. Since this is an open vowel, a glide will necessitate a large movement. That’s why this glide is not completed, the end of the diphthong being between half-close and half-open in tongue height. There is only slight lip-rounding for the second element.

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