English Explanatory Dictionary

diphthongize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To change to a diphthong, as by inserting or removing a vowel.
  2. To become a diphthong.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɪfθɑŋaɪz/ /ˈdɪp-/ /ˈdɪfθɒŋaɪz/

Word forms

diphthongize diphthongizes diphthongizing diphthongized diphthongise

Etymology

From diphthong + -ize.

Derived words

diphthongisation diphthongization undiphthongized
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