How to Pronounce Diphthongs

To pronounce "diphthongs", say DIPHTH-ongs — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

DIPHTH-ongs

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💡 Tip for remembering “diphthongs”

"diphthongs" has 2 syllables: diphth-ongs.

What does diphthongs 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.

Related words

monophthongtriphthongdipthongphonemespronunciationsconsonantsvowelsphonological

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diphthongs"?▾

"Diphthongs" has 2 syllables: diphth · ongs.

What does "diphthongs" mean?▾

Diphthongs: 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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