DIPHTHONG - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another
Categories: Vowel, Vowel sound
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "diphthong" comes from Ancient Greek δίφθογγος, which comes from French diphtongue.
🧩 Fun Fact
The Greek language preserved ancient Indo-European roots better than most other languages.