A digraph is a single sound which is represented by two letters. In digraphs, consonants join together to form a kind of consonant team, which makes a special sound. When the letter "u" follows the letter "q" is not a vowel, it's the digraph "qu".

What are the 7 digraphs?

Common consonant digraphs include ch (church), ch (school), ng (king), ph (phone), sh (shoe), th (then), th (think), and wh (wheel).

Is Qu a Dipthong?

Except for the gu and qu combination, there are no silent vowels in Spanish. Some vowels will slur together to create a single sound. These vowel combinations are called diphthongs. Correct pronunciation of vowels is especially important when you pronounce a word that looks like an English word.