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Definition of Monophthong
1. n. A single uncompounded vowel sound.
Definition of Monophthong
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Monophthong
1. 1. A single uncompounded vowel sound. 2. A combination of two written vowels pronounced as one; a digraph. Origin: Gr. With one sound; alone + sound, voice. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)