spurious diphthong

Questions

What does spurious diphthong mean?

Either of the digraphs ει and ου in Ancient Greek, when they represent a long vowel arising from compensatory lengthening or contraction rather than an actual diphthong

How to pronounce spurious diphthong

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “spurious diphthong”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “spurious diphthong” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.