falling diphthong
noun
: a diphthong (such as \ȯi\ in \ˈnȯiz\ noise) composed of a vowel followed by a less sonorous glide
Word History
First Known Use
1884, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of falling diphthong was
in 1884
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“Falling diphthong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/falling%20diphthong. Accessed 8 Dec. 2023.
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