Word: triphthongal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: triph
thong
al
Definition: Pertaining to a triphthong; is a monosyllabic vowel combination involving a quick but smooth movement of the articulator from one vowel quality to another that passes over a third
Morphemes:
Affix: triphthong
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A monosyllabic vowel combination usually involving a quick but smooth movement from one vowel to another that passes over a third one.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τρία
Language: grc
Decoded: tria
Meaning: three
Affix: φθόγγος
Language: grc
Decoded: phthoggos
Meaning: sound
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.