How to pronounce diphthongal
Say it like dif-THAWNG-gul. Diphthongal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAWNG).
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- dif
- THAWNG
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diphthongal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- difKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diphthongal
American and British speakers say diphthongal in essentially the same way: /dɪfˈθɔŋɡəl/ in the US and /dɪfˈθɒŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dif-THONG-gul.
What does diphthongal mean?
- Pertaining to or characterized by a diphthong.
Where does diphthongal come from?
From diphthong + -al.
Questions about saying diphthongal
How do you pronounce diphthongal?
Say dif-THAWNG-gul. The American pronunciation is /dɪfˈθɔŋɡəl/. In British English it is /dɪfˈθɒŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diphthongal?
Diphthongal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAWNG). Broken into parts: dif · THAWNG · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say diphthongal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪfˈθɔŋɡəl/ and the British form is /dɪfˈθɒŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.