diphthong
n. Two written or spoken vowels pronounced in one syllable (as in coin, loud, toy). [greek phthoggos voice]
n. A coalition or union of two vowel sounds pronounced in one syllable; as, ou in out, oi in noise; -- called a proper diphthong.
n. Two written or spoken vowels pronounced in one syllable (as in coin, loud, toy). [greek phthoggos voice]
n. A coalition or union of two vowel sounds pronounced in one syllable; as, ou in out, oi in noise; -- called a proper diphthong.