Meaning of the word diphthong in English
What does diphthong mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
diphthong
US /ˈdɪf.θɑːŋ/
UK /ˈdɪf.θɒŋ/
Noun
a sound formed by the combination of two vowels in a single syllable, in which the sound begins as one vowel and moves toward another (as in coin, loud, and side).
Example:
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The word 'boy' contains a diphthong.
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English has many common diphthongs, such as /aɪ/ in 'my' and /oʊ/ in 'go'.
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