Diphthongize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɪfθɑŋaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Diphthongize is a verb meaning (transitive, phonetics) To change to a diphthong, as by inserting or removing a vowel.
Meaning
(transitive, phonetics) To change to a diphthong, as by inserting or removing a vowel.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, phonetics) To become a diphthong.
Example Sentences
Some of these [monophthongs] will be diphthongised under the influence of following sounds.
Word Forms
- diphthongizes
- diphthongizing
- diphthongized
- diphthongise
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include diphthongise, monophthongize, deglottalize, delabialize, deaffricate, depalatalize.
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