diphthongize
diphthongize · diphthongizes · diphthongized · diphthongizing
diphthongieren, diphthongiert werden
To change to a diphthong, as by inserting or removing a vowelTo change to a diphthong, as by inserting or removing a vowel.
UK/ˈdɪfθɒŋaɪz/US/ˈdɪfθɑŋaɪz/
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To change to a diphthong, as by inserting or removing a vowel.
diphthongieren
change from a simple vowel to a diphthong
(intransitive)To become a diphthong.
diphthongiert werden
Translations
5 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 2
to change to a diphthong:
to become a diphthong:
Origin
From diphthong + -ize.From diphthong + -ize.
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Forms
diphthongizes, diphthongizing, diphthongized, diphthongized| Base form | diphthongize · to diphthongize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | diphthongizes |
| Present participle | diphthongizing |
| Past simple | diphthongized |
| Past participle | diphthongized |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- change from a simple vowel to a diphthong:diphthongise
Word family
3 related wordsRelateddiphthong
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle