Diphthong
Diphthong noun - A vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another.
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Synonyms for Diphthong
Triphthong and diphthong are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Triphthong" with "Diphthong", this nouns are similar.
Nearby Word: diphthongal
Triphthong
Diphthong and triphthong are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Diphthong" with "Triphthong", this words are similar.
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Triphthong and Diphthong. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/diphthong/triphthong
Diphthong & Triphthong. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/diphthong/triphthong>.
Triphthong or Diphthong. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/diphthong/triphthong.
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