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TRIPHTHONG

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There is 1 meaning of the word Triphthong.

Triphthong - as a noun

A monosyllabic vowel combination usually involving a quick but smooth movement from one vowel to another that passes over a third one.

Example Sentences

"The word "fire" contains a triphthong in English."
"The triphthong in the word "flower" consists of the sounds /aʊə/."
"Some languages, like Spanish, do not have triphthongs in their phonemic inventory."
"In the word "powerful", the triphthong /aʊə/ is present."
"A triphthong is a sequence of three vowels that are pronounced as a single sound."
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Word Game Points

Is TRIPHTHONG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, triphthong is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TRIPHTHONG has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is TRIPHTHONG a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, triphthong is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRIPHTHONG has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is TRIPHTHONG a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, triphthong is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRIPHTHONG has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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