triphthongs
nounDivide triphthongs into syllables:
triph · thongs
How to pronounce triphthongs:
Definition of triphthongs:
- triphthongs (noun):
 - a phonological unit consisting of three successive vocalic sounds in one syllable
 
Other 2-syllable words like triphthongs
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 - clucking
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 - cashew
 - affairs
 - efforts
 - filthy
 - shrivelled
 - infect
 - affined
 - aswirl
 - debut
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 - trouper
 - failure
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