diphthong Definition
a sound formed by the combination of two vowels in a single syllable, in which the sound begins as one vowel and moves towards another (e.g. coin, loud, side).
Using diphthong: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "diphthong" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The word 'coin' contains the diphthong /ɔɪ/.
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The English language has many diphthongs.
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The diphthong in 'loud' is /aʊ/.
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Summary: diphthong in Brief
A 'diphthong' [ˈdɪfθɒŋ] is a sound made up of two vowels in a single syllable, where the sound starts with one vowel and moves towards another. Examples include 'coin,' 'loud,' and 'side.' The English language has many diphthongs.
