Diphthong (definition)

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A diphthong is a vowel that is considered a single sound but the tongue moves from one part of the mouth to another within a single syllable.

  • the diphthongs in English are [aj aw oj].
  • diphthongs in Gaelic include but are not limited to [iə, aw]

See Also

External Links

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diphthong

References