TRIPHTHONG
(noun)Definitions
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 /aÊÉ/."
"Some languages, like Spanish, do not have triphthongs in their phonemic inventory."
"In the word "powerful", the triphthong /aÊÉ/ is present."
"A triphthong is a sequence of three vowels that are pronounced as a single sound."
Word Game Points
Is TRIPHTHONG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, triphthong is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordTRIPHTHONG has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is TRIPHTHONG a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, triphthong is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTRIPHTHONG has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
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Words
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