In addition, in the diphthongs [āj] and [āːj] the letters y and i also indicate the pronunciation of the main vowel: ay = ă + /j/ , ai = a + /j/ .
Intaa waxaa dheer, ee diphthongs [aɪ] Iyo [aːɪ] xarfaha y iyo i sidoo kale tilmaamayaan dhawaaqa shaqalka weyn: ay = ă + [ɪ], ai = a + [ɪ].