Meaning of diphthongize | Babel Free
/ˈdɪfθɑŋaɪz/Definitions
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To change to a diphthong, as by inserting or removing a vowel. transitive
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To become a diphthong. intransitive
Equivalents
Español
diptongar
Français
diphtonguer
Italiano
dittongare
日本語
二重母音化する
Português
ditongar
Svenska
diftongera
Examples
“Some of these [monophthongs] will be diphthongised under the influence of following sounds.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.