How to Pronounce Diphthong

To pronounce "diphthong", say DIPHTH-ong — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɪfθɑŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

diphthong

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈdɪfθɑŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “diphthong”

"diphthong" has 2 syllables: diphth-ong.

What does diphthong mean?

noun

  1. A complex vowel sound that begins with the sound of one vowel and ends with the sound of another vowel, in the same syllable.
  2. A vowel digraph or ligature.

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Related words

dipthongdiphthongisationdiphthongizationdiphthongationdialefedissyllablediaeresisdental

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diphthong"?▾

"Diphthong" has 2 syllables: diphth · ong.

What is the IPA transcription of "diphthong"?▾

The IPA transcription of "diphthong" is /ˈdɪfθɑŋ/.

What does "diphthong" mean?▾

Diphthong: A complex vowel sound that begins with the sound of one vowel and ends with the sound of another vowel, in the same syllable.

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