monophthongized Definition
to pronounce a diphthong as a monophthong.
Using monophthongized: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "monophthongized" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
In some dialects, the word 'ride' is monophthongized to sound like 'rod'.
Example
The vowel in 'face' is often monophthongized in certain accents.
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Summary: monophthongized in Brief
The verb 'monophthongized' [mɒnəʊˈfθɒŋɪzd] refers to the act of pronouncing a diphthong as a monophthong. This occurs in some dialects and accents, such as when 'ride' is pronounced like 'rod'.
