Monophthongal
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌmɒn.əfˈθɒŋ.ɡəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Monophthongal is an adjective meaning (linguistics) Of or pertaining to a monophthong.
Meaning
(linguistics) Of or pertaining to a monophthong.
More Meanings
- (linguistics, of a vowel) Pronounced as a single vowel sound; said especially of a vowel that is also commonly pronounced as a diphthong.
Synonyms for monophthongal
Depending on context, synonyms include monophthongic.
Antonyms for monophthongal
Common opposites include diphthongal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include monophysitical, monophysitic, monometric, monomeric, diphthongal, triphthongal.
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