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
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- trittongo Italian
- τρίφθογγος Ancient Greek
- τρῐ́ς Ancient Greek
- φθόγγος Ancient Greek