aphthong Definition
- 1a vowelless or weakly pronounced syllable
- 2a syllable containing no vowel sound
Using aphthong: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aphthong" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
In the word 'rhythm,' the second syllable is an aphthong.
Example
The word 'myth' has only one vowel sound and one aphthong.
Example
In some languages, such as Japanese, there are many words that contain aphthongs.
Origins of aphthong
from Greek 'aphthongos', meaning 'without sound'
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Summary: aphthong in Brief
'Aphthong' [af-thawng, -thong] refers to a syllable that is vowelless or weakly pronounced. It is commonly found in words like 'rhythm' and 'myth,' where certain syllables contain no vowel sound. Aphthongs are also present in many other languages, such as Japanese.
