DIPHTHONGIZE
(verb)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Diphthongize.
Diphthongize - as a verb
Change from a simple vowel to a diphthong
Example: "This vowel diphthongized in germanic"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diphthongise22Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12shift11switch14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She diphthongizes the words in her singing to enhance the melody."
"The linguist has written a book on how to diphthongize vowel sounds."
"In certain dialects, speakers tend to diphthongize the 'a' sound."
"To imitate the accent, he tries to diphthongize his vowels."
"The language teacher often asks her students to diphthongize specific words."
Word Game Points
Is DIPHTHONGIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, diphthongize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DIPHTHONGIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 31.
Is DIPHTHONGIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, diphthongize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDIPHTHONGIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 32.
Is DIPHTHONGIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, diphthongize is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDIPHTHONGIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 33.
