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Noun: diphthong  dip-thong or dif-thong
  1. A vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another

Derived forms: diphthongs

See also: diphthongize

Type of: vowel, vowel sound

Encyclopedia: Diphthong

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diphtheria
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Diphylla
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Dipladenia
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diplegia
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