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

Derived forms: diphthongs

Type of: vowel, vowel sound

Encyclopedia: Diphthong

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dip solder
DIP switch
dipeptide
diphasic
diphenhydramine
diphenyl
diphenylbutyl piperidine
diphenylhydantoin
diphtheria
diphtheritic
diphthong
diphthongal
diphthongise
diphthongize
diphycercal
Diphylla
Diphylla ecaudata
Dipladenia
Dipladenia boliviensis
Diplazium pycnocarpon
diplegia