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What is a diphthong?

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Retry Correct Incorrect Diphthongs are characterized as parts of words in which a syllable subtly moves from one vowel sound to the other when the vowels are brought together. Coin, break, crown, and bear are all examples of words containing diphthongs.
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What is a diphthong?

  • A part of language where two vowels are used in the same syllable
  • The capital letter of a proper noun
  • A descriptive word
  • A person, place or thing
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