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When an event occurs, it's natural to wonder how it happened. Occam's razor indicates that the simplest explanation — that is, the solution that requires the fewest assumptions — is preferable. Take a look at these examples of Occam's razor to learn more about the principle in different contexts.

“Diphthong” comes from the Greek word diphthongs. It literally means “having two sounds.” More specifically, diphthongs deal with vowels. Every vowel has its own short sound and long vowel sound. However, diphthongs come into play whenever a vowel makes a new and different sound, usually because it’s working in conjunction with another vowel.

One of the best diphthong examples is the word “oil.” Here, we have two vowels working side by side and, together, they create a sound different than anything “O” or “I” alone can produce. And that’s just scratching the surface. Let’s take a closer look.