triphthong

[US]/ˈtrɪfθɒŋ/
[UK]/ˈtrɪfθɔŋ/

Translation

n.a complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into two others; a sound formed by the combination of three vowel sounds in one syllable
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

long triphthong

short triphthong

complex triphthong

simple triphthong

english triphthong

vowel triphthong

triphthong example

triphthong sound

triphthong analysis

triphthong pronunciation

Example Sentences

in linguistics, a triphthong is a complex vowel sound.

many english words contain a triphthong.

understanding a triphthong can improve your pronunciation.

some dialects feature a prominent triphthong.

practicing with a triphthong can enhance your speaking skills.

triphthongs can be challenging for non-native speakers.

she struggled to master the triphthong in her speech.

teachers often explain triphthongs through examples.

listening to native speakers helps with triphthong recognition.

identifying a triphthong in a word can be tricky.

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