How to pronounce diphthongize
Say it like DIF-thong-eyez. Diphthongize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIF).
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- DIF
- thong
- eyez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diphthongize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- thongKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eyezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of diphthongize
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DIF-thong-eyez.
What does diphthongize mean?
- To change to a diphthong, as by inserting or removing a vowel.
- To become a diphthong.
Where does diphthongize come from?
From diphthong + -ize.
Questions about saying diphthongize
How do you pronounce diphthongize?
Say DIF-thong-eyez. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪfθɑŋaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈdɪfθɒŋaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diphthongize?
Diphthongize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIF). Broken into parts: DIF · thong · eyez.
Is diphthongize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdɪfθɒŋaɪz/ (DIF-thong-eyez).