monophthong (Meaning)
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monophthong (n.)
A single uncompounded vowel sound.
A combination of two written vowels pronounced as one; a digraph.
Synonyms & Antonyms of monophthong
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
monophthong Sentence Examples
- The word "lie" is pronounced with a monophthong, a single vowel sound.
- In the English language, there are only 12 monophthongs.
- The monophthong /i/ is pronounced with a high front rounded tongue position.
- The monophthong /u/ is produced with a high back rounded tongue position.
- Monophthongs are the building blocks of diphthongs, which are combinations of two vowel sounds.
- The monophthong /ei/ can be heard in the word "make."
- A prolonged /oʊ/ monophthong can be heard in the word "boat."
- The monophthong /ε/ is a common sound in American English and is found in words like "bet" and "dress."
- The monophthong /ɑː/ is a long, open back vowel that can be heard in words like "father" and "car."
- Monophthongs are essential for creating clear and intelligible speech sounds.
FAQs About the word monophthong
A single uncompounded vowel sound., A combination of two written vowels pronounced as one; a digraph.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The word "lie" is pronounced with a monophthong, a single vowel sound.
In the English language, there are only 12 monophthongs.
The monophthong /i/ is pronounced with a high front rounded tongue position.
The monophthong /u/ is produced with a high back rounded tongue position.
