Meaning Of The Word Triphthong
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Triphthong Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Triphthong?
triphthong in American English
a complex vowel sound involving three continuous vowel sounds in one syllable (Ex.: fire, as in the British pronunciation, IPA [ faɪə]) noun: a monosyllabic speech-sound sequence perceived as being made up of three differing vowel qualities, as the pronunciation of our, esp. in r-dropping dialects triphthong in British English noun: a composite vowel sound during the articulation of which the vocal organs move from one position through a second, ending in a third |
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