Definition of phthongal

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Phthongal (n.) A vocalized element or letter.

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Diphthongalize :: Diphthongalize (v. t.) To make into a diphthong; to pronounce as a diphthong.
Phthongal :: Phthongal (a.) Formed into, or characterized by, voice; vocalized; -- said of all the vowels and the semivowels, also of the vocal or sonant consonants g, d, b, l, r, v, z, etc..
Monophthongal :: Monophthongal (a.) Consisting of, or pertaining to, a monophthong..
Triphthongal :: Triphthongal (a.) Of or pertaining to a triphthong; consisting of three vowel sounds pronounced together in a single syllable.
Glide :: Glide (n.) A transitional sound in speech which is produced by the changing of the mouth organs from one definite position to another, and with gradual change in the most frequent cases; as in passing from the begining to the end of a regular diphthong, or from vowel to consonant or consonant to vowel in a syllable, or from one component to the other of a double or diphthongal consonant (see Guide to Pronunciation, // 19, 161, 162). Also (by Bell and others), the vanish (or brief final element)
Diphthongic :: Diphthongic (a.) Of the nature of diphthong; diphthongal.
Phthongal :: Phthongal (n.) A vocalized element or letter.
Diphthongal :: Diphthongal (a.) Relating or belonging to a diphthong; having the nature of a diphthong.
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