Where does “diftong” come from?
diftong (Catalan) comes from Ancient Greek δῐ́φθογγος — with two sounds.
diftong (Catalan): diphthong
Definitions
- diphthong
Ancestry of “diftong”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | δῐ́φθογγος | with two sounds |