Offglide
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɒfɡlaɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Offglide is a noun meaning (linguistics) A phase while the articulators are moving away from their position in articulating a speech sound.
Meaning
(linguistics) A phase while the articulators are moving away from their position in articulating a speech sound.
More Meanings
- (linguistics) The final, weaker part of a complex vowel, such as a diphthong, as the /ɪ/ sound of the /ɔɪ/ in English boy.
Word Forms
- offglides
- off-glide
Antonyms for offglide
Common opposites include onglide.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lateroduction, retroflex, interdental, macrosegment, extroflection, underglow.
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