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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

aphthong

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
aph-thong
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A letter or combination of letters employed in spelling a word but not pronounced; a silent letter or polygraph

Archaic

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἄφθογγος (áphthongos). Compare diphthong.

Usage

Inflected Forms

aphthongs (plural)

Derived Forms

aphthongal

Questions

What does aphthong mean?
A letter or combination of letters employed in spelling a word but not pronounced; a silent letter or polygraph
Where does aphthong come from?
From Ancient Greek ἄφθογγος (áphthongos). Compare diphthong.

How to pronounce aphthong

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