diphthongize
[ dif-thawng-ahyz, -gahyz, -thong-, dip- ]
/ ˈdɪf θɔŋˌaɪz, -ˌgaɪz, -θɒŋ-, ˈdɪp- /
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verb (used with object), diph·thong·ized, diph·thong·iz·ing.
to change into or pronounce as a diphthong.
verb (used without object), diph·thong·ized, diph·thong·iz·ing.
to become a diphthong.
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British Dictionary definitions for diphthongize
diphthongize
diphthongise
/ (ˈdɪfθɒŋˌaɪz, -ˌɡaɪz, ˈdɪp-) /
verb
(often passive) to make (a simple vowel) into a diphthong
Derived forms of diphthongize
diphthongization or diphthongisation, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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