diphthongising

diphthongising
diphthongise (Brit.) v. (Grammar) change from a simple vowel to a diphthong (also diphthongize)

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  • diphthongise — [c]/ˈdɪfθɒŋaɪz/ (say difthonguyz), / θɒŋgaɪz/ (say thongguyz) verb (diphthongised, diphthongising) –verb (t) 1. to change into or pronounce as a diphthong. –verb (i) 2. to become a diphthong. Also, diphthongize. –diphthongisation… …  

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