diphthong
noun
ˈdip-\
Definition of diphthong
1 linguistics : a gliding (see glide entry 1 sense 4) monosyllabic speech sound (such as the vowel combination at the end of toy) that starts at or near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves to or toward the position of another
2 linguistics : digraph
3 : the ligature (see ligature sense 4) æ or œ
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The first known use of diphthong was in the 15th century
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diphthong
noun
English Language Learners Definition of diphthong
linguistics : two vowel sounds joined in one syllable to form one speech sound
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diphthong
noun
ˈdip-\
Kids Definition of diphthong
: two vowel sounds joined in one syllable to form one speech sound The sounds of “ou” in “out” and of “oy” in “boy” are diphthongs.
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