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Definitions from the WebTriphthongsDescription:Triphthongs are sequences of three vowel sounds pronounced together in a single syllable. They consist of a vowel followed by a glide (either semivowel or consonant) and then another vowel. In English, triphthongs are less common than diphthongs, but they can be found in words like "firepower" and "houri." Senses:Sense 1:Part of Speech: Nouna sequence of three vowel sounds pronounced in a single syllable. Example Sentence: The word "power" contains a triphthong consisting of /aʊə/.Usages:Usage 1:Part of Speech: NounTriphthongs are used in phonetics to study and classify the sounds of different languages. Usage 2:Part of Speech: LinguisticsLinguists analyze triphthongs to better understand the phonetic patterns and evolution of languages. Usage 3:Part of Speech: Language LearningStudents learning a new language need to be familiar with triphthongs to accurately reproduce the correct pronunciation. Related Products: | ||||
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