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diphthong

noun

/ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

Meaning

A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.

The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.

vowel blend, vowel glide, vowel combination, double vowel

monophthong, pure vowel

English diphthongs, vowel diphthong, diphthong sound

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.

A building equipped for observing astronomical or meteorological events.

a small stream; a tiny brook or rivulet

A state of having a great deal of money; wealth and prosperity.

A disorder that affects the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures that sup...

a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading