diphthong

noun

diph·thong | \ ˈdif-ˌthȯŋ,

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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Examples of diphthong in a Sentence

The sounds of “ou” in “out” and of “oy” in “boy” are diphthongs.

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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

diph·thong | \ ˈdif-ˌthȯŋ,

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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