triftong

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈtrɪftɔŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • A triphthong, monosyllabic three vowel combination, usually involving a quick but smooth movement from one vowel to another that passes over a third one

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek τρίφθογγος.

Origin

Ancient Greek

τρίφθογγος

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