What is the Spanish word for "diphthong"?

Learn how to say "diphthong" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

diphthong

Spanish

diptongo

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Examples of how to use "diphthong" in Spanish

English
A diphthong is a sound formed by two vowels.
Spanish
Una diptongo es un sonido formado por dos vocales.
English
The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.
Spanish
La palabra 'moneda' contiene un diptongo.
English
Listen carefully to the diphthong sound.
Spanish
Escucha atentamente el sonido del diptongo.
English
Can you hear the diphthong there?
Spanish
¿Puedes escuchar el diptongo allí?
English
Many languages use the diphthong regularly.
Spanish
Muchos idiomas usan el diptongo con regularidad.

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A diphthong is a sound formed by two vowels.

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