aphthong

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Synonyms: aphthous, diphthong, aphthoid, apitong

Antonyms: aphthous, diphthong, aphthoid, apitong

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|phonology|archaic}} A [[letter]] or [[combination]] of letters employed in [[spell]]ing a [[word]] but not [[pronounce]]d; a [[silent]] letter or [[polygraph]]

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