To pronounce "diphthongize", say DIPHTH-ong-iz-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DIPHTH-ong-iz-e
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"diphthongize" has 4 syllables: diphth-ong-iz-e. It rhymes with diphthongise, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: diphthongise — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Diphthongize" has 4 syllables: diphth · ong · iz · e.
Diphthongize: To change to a diphthong, as by inserting or removing a vowel.
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