diphthongization

diph·thong·ize

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dif-thawng-ahyz, -gahyz, -thong-, dip-]
- /ˈdɪf θɔŋˌaɪz, -ˌgaɪz, -θɒŋ-, ˈdɪp-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dif-thawng-ahyz, -gahyz, -thong-, dip-]
- /ˈdɪf θɔŋˌaɪz, -ˌgaɪz, -θɒŋ-, ˈdɪp-/

Definitions of diphthongization word

verb with object diphthongization to change into or pronounce as a diphthong. 1
verb without object diphthongization to become a diphthong. 1
noun diphthongization Alternative spelling of diphthongisation. 1

See all 3 definitions of diphthongization

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Origin of diphthongization

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70; diphthong + -ize

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Parts of speech for Diphthongization

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Diphthongization

diphthongization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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