diphthongization

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Synonyms: diphthongisation, diphthongation

Antonyms: diphthongisation, diphthongation

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q1227153}} The process by which a single vowel sound ([[monophthong]]) shifts to a two-vowel vocalization ([[diphthong]]).

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