, ˈdip- \
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“Diphthong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diphthong. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of diphthong was in the 15th century
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