What are 2 vowels together called?

What are 2 vowels together called?

Vowel digraphs are a combination of two vowel letters that together spell either a single vowel sound or a diphthong, one vowel sound made by combining two vowel sounds.

What happens when you put 2 vowels together?

When a syllable has 2 vowels together, the first vowel is usually long and the second is silent. Examples: "pain, eat, boat, res/cue, say, grow". NOTE: Diphthongs don't follow this rule; In a diphthong, the vowels blend together to create a single new sound. The diphthongs are: "oi,oy,ou,ow,au,aw, oo" and many others.

What is a double vowel syllable?

Double Vowel Syllables:- ai and -ay. 1. The first vowel has the long sound and the second vowel is silent (in most cases). 2. The ai vowel combination is used in the beginning or in the middle of a word or syllable and says /a/.

Do vowels have two sounds?

Vowels have two sounds each, but they don't sound the same! One is short and the other is long and says its name! Whether you are learning or teaching vowels Find this Pin and more on Phonics by Save the Teacher.