diphthong

[US]/'dɪfθɒŋ/
[UK]/'dɪfθɑŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a complex speech sound or glide that begins with one vowel sound and changes to another within the same syllable
Word Forms
Pluraldiphthongs
Third Person Singulardiphthongs

Example Sentences

The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.

She pronounced the diphthong in 'boy' perfectly.

Learning about diphthongs can improve your pronunciation.

English has many words with diphthongs.

Practice saying words with diphthongs to improve your language skills.

The diphthong 'ai' is common in English words like 'rain' and 'train'.

Understanding diphthongs is important for clear communication.

The diphthong 'ou' is found in words like 'house' and 'mouse'.

Some languages have more diphthongs than others.

Can you identify the diphthong in the word 'night'?

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