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How many diphthongs are there in English vowels?

There are 8 common diphthongs in English vowels.

Here's a breakdown:

Rising Diphthongs:

* ɪə (ear) - as in "beer"

* (ay) - as in "say"

* ɔɪ (oy) - as in "boy"

* (eye) - as in "buy"

Centring Diphthongs:

* ʊə (ur) - as in "tour"

* ɪə (ear) - as in "here"

Other Diphthongs:

* (ow) - as in "go"

* (ow) - as in "house"

Note:

* Diphthongs are sounds that involve a glide from one vowel to another within a single syllable.

* Some sources might list a few more diphthongs, but the 8 mentioned are the most common and widely recognized.

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