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monophthong

Pronunciation: /ˈmɒnəfθɒŋ, məˈnɒpθɒŋ/
Definition of monophthong

noun

Phonetics

Derivatives

monophthongal

Pronunciation: /-ˈθɒŋg(ə)l/
adjective

Origin:

early 17th century: from Greek monophthongos, from monos 'single' + phthongos 'sound'

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