English pronunciation: Diphthongs - /aɪ/

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for diphthongs - /aɪ/.

Quick tip

Diphthongs glide from one vowel position to another in a single syllable.

Letters and IPA

Practice words

• my

• like

• find

• ride

• life

Minimal pairs

• my / may
• find / fond
• like / lake
• ride / red
• time / team

How to produce this sound

Start with the mouth open as for 'a' in 'cat', then glide quickly to the position for 'i' in 'sit'.

Common mix-ups

• my / may
• find / fond
• like / lake
• time / team
• ride / red

Closest comparison

my, like, find, ride, life