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diphthongization

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

The process by which a single vowel sound (monophthong) shifts to a two-vowel vocalization (diphthong).

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Españoldiptongación
Françaisdiphtongaison
Portuguêsditongação
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CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

diphthongoid Diphthongs diphyid diphyllin diphyllobothriasis diphyllobothriid

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