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

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monophthong Sentence Examples

  1. The word "lie" is pronounced with a monophthong, a single vowel sound.
  2. In the English language, there are only 12 monophthongs.
  3. The monophthong /i/ is pronounced with a high front rounded tongue position.
  4. The monophthong /u/ is produced with a high back rounded tongue position.
  5. Monophthongs are the building blocks of diphthongs, which are combinations of two vowel sounds.
  6. The monophthong /ei/ can be heard in the word "make."
  7. A prolonged /oʊ/ monophthong can be heard in the word "boat."
  8. The monophthong /ε/ is a common sound in American English and is found in words like "bet" and "dress."
  9. The monophthong /ɑː/ is a long, open back vowel that can be heard in words like "father" and "car."
  10. 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.