There are 10 diphthongs in English.
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- 中国大学MOOC: There are ______ pure vowels and ______ diphthongs in English.
- What are some typical phonological features of Chinese English? （ ） A: Chinese English speakers have a tendency towards syllable-timing. B: Diphthongs are usually shortened to long monophthongs with a lack of glide. C: Chinese speakers of English they tend to use aspiration to contrast words rather than voicing. D: As for intonation, a stress-timing pattern can be frequently found in Chinese speakers of English.
- There are ______ pure vowels and ______ diphthongs in English. A: 12; 8 B: 13; 7 C: 14; 6 D: 15; 5
- The development of English can be divided into Old English, Middle English and Modern English.
- Standard English is formal English.