aphthongia

/æfθɒŋˈɡiːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A term used in phonetics to describe a vowel sound, especially one that is intermediate between a vowel and a diphthong.

“In phonetics, the vowel sound in ‘price’ is an example of aphthongia.”

Synonyms

  • intermediate vowel
  • semivowel

Antonyms

  • monophthong