Details of word DIPHTHONG

Definition of diphthong

n. - A coalition or union of two vowel sounds pronounced in one syllable; as, ou in out, oi in noise; -- called a proper diphthong.
n. - A vowel digraph; a union of two vowels in the same syllable, only one of them being sounded; as, ai in rain, eo in people; -- called an improper diphthong.
v. t. - To form or pronounce as a diphthong; diphthongize.

Word "diphthong" contains 9 letters : D G H H I N O P T

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Words starting with diphthong

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