🔤diphthong

noun
/ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

Meaning

A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.

Example Sentences

The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.

Synonyms

vowel blend, vowel glide, vowel combination, double vowel

Antonyms

monophthong, pure vowel

Collocations

English diphthongs, vowel diphthong, diphthong sound

Related Vocabularies

physical harm caused to something; injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness
special honor or respect shown publicly; tribute paid to someone in recognition of their merit
The action or process of reducing or paying off a debt with regular payments.
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
A professional or skilled boxer.
the smallest or lowest amount that is allowed or required

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