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.

Other Words From

• monoph·thongi·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of monophthongize¹

First recorded in 1875–80; monophthong + -ize