diphthongize

/ˈdɪfθɑŋaɪz/
verb 2

Definitions

verb

1

To change to a diphthong, as by inserting or removing a vowel.

Some of these [monophthongs] will be diphthongised under the influence of following sounds.

2

To become a diphthong.

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