word
Diphthong
DIF-thong
/ˈdɪfθɒŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
diphthong
Dictionary meaning
A sound formed by combining two vowels in a single syllable, such as the 'oi' in 'coin'.
Common mispronunciations
DIP-thong (the 'ph' is like 'f')
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