monophthongize

monophthongize
a) To change to a monophthong (as by removing a vowel).
b) To become a monophthong.

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  • monophthongal — adjective /ˌmɒn.əfˈθɒŋ.ɡəl,ˌmɑ.nəfˈθɑŋ.əl,ˌmɑ.nəfˈθɑŋ.ɡəl/ a) Of or pertaining to a monophthong. b) Pronounced as a single vowel sound; Ant: diphthongal See Also: monophthong, monophthongization …   Wiktionary

  • monophthongise — [c]/ˈmɒnəfθɒŋˌaɪz/ (say monuhfthong.uyz) verb (monophthongised, monophthongising) –verb (t) 1. to change into or pronounce as a monophthong. –verb (i) 2. to become a monophthong. Also, monophthongize. –monophthongisation /ˌmɒnəfθɒŋaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (say …  

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