diphthongize
[
dif
-thawng-ahyz, -gahyz, -thong-,
dip
-]
/ˈdɪf θɔŋˌaɪz, -ˌgaɪz, -θɒŋ-, ˈdɪp-/
verb (used with object)
,
diphthongized,
diphthongizing.
1.
to change into or pronounce as a
diphthong
.
verb (used without object)
,
diphthongized,
diphthongizing.
2.
to become a
diphthong
.
Also,
especially British,
diphthongise
.
Origin
1865-70;
diphthong
+
-ize
Related forms
diphthongization,
noun
British Dictionary definitions for
diphthongize
diphthongize
/
ˈdɪfθɒŋˌaɪz;
-ˌɡaɪz;
ˈdɪp-
/
verb
1.
(
often passive
) to make (a simple vowel) into a diphthong
Derived Forms
diphthongization,
diphthongisation,
noun