Word: aphthongal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: aph
thon
gal
Definition: Being or relating to an aphthong. A letter or combination of letters employed in spelling a word but not pronounced.
Morphemes:
Affix: aphthong
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A letter or combination of letters employed in spelling a word but not pronounced.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀ-
Language: grc
Decoded: a-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: The alpha euphonicum, used to soften pronunciation before two consonants.
Affix: φθόγγος
Language: grc
Decoded: phthoggos
Meaning: voice
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.