Diphthongally

/dɪfˈθɔŋɡəli/ adverb

Definition

In a diphthongal manner; in the way that relates to or involves diphthongs.

Etymology

From 'diphthongal' + '-ly' (in the manner of). This adverbial form extends the adjectival term to describe how something is done or occurs with diphthongal characteristics.

Kelly Says

When linguists describe how certain vowels are pronounced 'diphthongally,' they're noting that speakers are blending two vowel qualities together rather than holding a single pure sound.

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