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diphthong - use in sentences
Converse of object
- form: Diphthongs As in English, it is often the case in Welsh that two vowels combine to form a diphthong.
- have: And what is a monophthong in one language may have a diphthong as its nearest equivalent in another and vise versa.
- include: The differences between South and North include the diphthongs becoming monophthongs in the South.
Adjective modifier
- English: Potter notes that all English diphthongs are falling - that is the first element is stressed more than the second.
Modifies a noun
- sound: This game is a good way to practice the vowel and diphthong sounds, and it is particularly enjoyed by young learners.
Noun used with modifier
- centering: In rhotic accents, the centering diphthongs do not exist as such, since the final letter r is pronounced.
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