Definition of Diphthongise in English :
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Diphthongise meaning in English
Meaning of Diphthongise in English
Pronunciation of Diphthongise in English
Diphthongise pronunciation in English
Pronounce Diphthongise in English
Diphthongise
see synonyms of diphthongiseVerb
1. diphthongise, diphthongize
change from a simple vowel to a diphthong
Example Sentences:'This vowel diphthongized in Germanic'
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Diphthongise
see synonyms of diphthongiseverb
(often passive)
to make (a simple vowel) into a diphthong
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Diphthongise
see synonyms of diphthongise verb transitiveWord forms: ˈdiphthongˌized or ˈdiphthongˌizing
1.
to pronounce (a simple vowel) as a diphthong
verb intransitive
2.
to become a diphthong
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