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monophthongize

[ mon-uhf-thawng-ahyz, -gahyz, -thong- ]

verb (used with object)

, mon·oph·thong·ized, mon·oph·thong·iz·ing.
  1. to change into or pronounce as a monophthong.


verb (used without object)

, mon·oph·thong·ized, mon·oph·thong·iz·ing.
  1. to become a monophthong.
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Other Words From

  • monoph·thongi·zation noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of monophthongize1

First recorded in 1875–80; monophthong + -ize

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