diphthong in French
diphthong in French is diphtongue — diphthong means a vowel sound within one syllable that begins as one vowel and ends as another.
diphthong in French
diphtongue
(phonetics) A complex vowel sound that begins with the sound of one vowel and ends with the sound of another vowel, in the same syllable.
What does "diphthong" mean?
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noun A vowel sound within one syllable that begins as one vowel and ends as another.
"The vowel in the word "coin" is a diphthong."
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diphthong in a sentence
- The vowel in the word "coin" is a diphthong.
- Many English speakers pronounce "bite" with a diphthong.
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What is "diphthong" in French?
"diphthong" in French is diphtongue. diphthong means: A vowel sound within one syllable that begins as one vowel and ends as another.
How do you use "diphthong" in a sentence?
Example: "The vowel in the word "coin" is a diphthong." In French, "diphthong" is diphtongue.
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