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diphthongize

Verb CEFR C1
ˈdɪfθɑŋaɪz

Definitions

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

Equivalents

4 more languages
Italianodittongare
日本語二重母音化する
Portuguêsditongar
Svenskadiftongera

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.
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See also

diphthongized diphthongizes diphthongizing diplex diplexed diplexes

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