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diphthongize

/ˈdɪfθɑŋaɪz/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
diph-thon-gize
IPA
/ˈdɪfθɑŋaɪz/
31
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To change to a diphthong, as by inserting or removing a vowel.

Transitive verb

verb

To become a diphthong.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From diphthong + -ize.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈdɪfθɑŋaɪz/
  • British English: /ˈdɪfθɒŋaɪz/

Usage

Inflected Forms

diphthongizes (present, singular) diphthongizing (participle, present) diphthongized (participle, past) diphthongized (past) diphthongise (alternative)

Derived Forms

diphthongisation diphthongization undiphthongized

Frequently Paired Words

monophthongize

Synonyms

diphthongise

Questions

How do you pronounce diphthongize?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɪfθɑŋaɪz/.
What does diphthongize mean?
To change to a diphthong, as by inserting or removing a vowel.
Where does diphthongize come from?
From diphthong + -ize.

How to pronounce diphthongize

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