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a) To change to a monophthong (as by removing a vowel).b) To become a monophthong.
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monophthongize — monophthongization, n. /mon euhf thawng uyz , guyz , thong /, v., monophthongized, monophthongizing. Phonet. v.t. 1. to change into or pronounce as a monophthong. v.i. 2. to become a monophthong. Also, esp. Brit., monophthongise. [1875 80;… … Universalium
monophthongize — mon·oph·thong·ize … English syllables
monophthongize — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ˌ(g)īz transitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) : to change into a monophthong : reduce (a diphthong or triphthong) to a simple vowel sound … Useful english dictionary
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Diphthong — A diphthong ( /ˈdɪf … Wikipedia
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diphthongize — verb a) To change to a diphthong (as by inserting or removing a vowel). b) To become a diphthong. See Also: monophthongize … Wiktionary
monophthongal — adjective /ˌmɒn.əfˈθɒŋ.ɡəl,ˌmɑ.nəfˈθɑŋ.əl,ˌmɑ.nəfˈθɑŋ.ɡəl/ a) Of or pertaining to a monophthong. b) Pronounced as a single vowel sound; Ant: diphthongal See Also: monophthong, monophthongization … Wiktionary
monophthongise — [c]/ˈmɒnəfθɒŋˌaɪz/ (say monuhfthong.uyz) verb (monophthongised, monophthongising) –verb (t) 1. to change into or pronounce as a monophthong. –verb (i) 2. to become a monophthong. Also, monophthongize. –monophthongisation /ˌmɒnəfθɒŋaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (say …
