rising diphthong
noun
: a diphthong in which the second element is more sonorous than the first (such as \wi\ in \ˈkwit\ quit)
Cite this Entry
“Rising diphthong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rising%20diphthong. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share