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In the following lesson, the 'ua' digraph will be discussed in terms of its phonetic representations.
Digraphs are pairs of letters that combine to produce a distinct sound.
Digraph | ua |
|---|---|
Name | ua (pronounced /ˈjuː ˈeɪ/ |
Common Sound(s) | /uə/, /ɑ/, /ueɪ/, /uɑ/ |
Digraph 'ua'
Sound 1: /uə/
A combination of /u/ and schwa sounds, typically occurring in the middle or at the end of words, creating a diphthong-like effect.
truant /ˈtɹuənt/
mutual /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/
effectual /iˈfɛktʃuəl/
menstrual /ˈmɛn.stɹuəl/
Sound 2: /ɑ/
guard /ɡɑɹd/
Sound 3: /ueɪ/
A diphthong where the vowel begins with /u/ and glides to /eɪ/, creating a blend of 'oo' and 'ay' in one smooth transition.
actuate /ˈæktʃueɪt/
habituate /həˈbɪtʃueɪt/
fluctuate /ˈflʌktʃueɪt/
Sound 4: /uɑ/
nuance /ˈnuɑns/
Sound 5: /uɛ/
This sound starts with a close-back rounded vowel and transitions to an open-mid front unrounded vowel, blending the two distinct qualities smoothly.
sanctuary /ˈsæŋktʃuɛɹi/
obituary /oʊˈbɪtʃuɛɹi/
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