Where does “triphthong” come from?
triphthong (English) comes from Ancient Greek τρίφθογγος, from Ancient Greek φθόγγος, from Ancient Greek φθέγγομαι — I make a sound, utter; I speak loudly, shout, cry...
triphthong (English): A monosyllabic vowel combination usually...
Definitions
- A monosyllabic vowel combination usually...
Ancestry of “triphthong”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | τρίφθογγος | a triple vowel sound, triphthong; having three... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | φθόγγος | a sound or voice |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | φθέγγομαι | I make a sound, utter; I speak loudly, shout, cry... |