English has 12 pure vowel sounds and 8 diphthongs. WAEC Oral English tests your ability to identify them.
Key points
- 12 pure vowels, 8 diphthongs
- IPA symbols help identify sounds
- Minimal pairs practice
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WAEC tip
Listen to BBC Sounds or similar to train your ear before the exam.
Practise this
List 5 words with the /æ/ sound and 5 words with the /ɑ:/ sound.
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