diphthongize

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Definition of diphthongize in English English dictionary

To become a diphthong

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

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

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

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

Related Terms

diphthongization

The act of changing into a diphthong

diphthongization

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

Hyphenation

diph·thong·ize

Etymology

() diphthong +‎ -ize