diphthongization

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Definition of diphthongization in English English dictionary

The act of changing into a diphthong

{i} act of changing into a diphthong; pronounce as a diphthong (also diphthongisation)

Related Terms

diphthongize

To become a diphthong

diphthongize

To change to a diphthong (as by inserting or removing a vowel)

diphthongize

To change into a diphthong, as by affixing another vowel to a simple vowel

diphthongize

change from a simple vowel to a diphthong; "This vowel diphthongized in Germanic

diphthongize

{f} (Grammar) change from a simple vowel to a diphthong (also diphthongise)

Hyphenation

diph·thong·i·za·tion