Triphthong

Origin

From the Ancient Greek τρίφθογγος ("triphthong”, adjectivally “having three voices"), from τρία (tria, "three") + φθόγγος (phthongos, "sound").

Full definition of triphthong

Noun

1. A monosyllabic vowel combination usually involving a quick but smooth movement from one vowel to another that passes over a third one.

Derived terms

• triphthongal