diphthong

/ˈdɪfˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/noun

Middle School

A complex vowel sound that begins with the sound of one vowel and ends with the sound of another vowel, in the same syllable.

A diaphoneme realized as a two-target vowel in some but not necessarily all dialects.

A vowel digraph or ligature.

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Synonyms

gliding vowel

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

weeklong budlong daylong furlong hissong hussong birdsong headlong hourlong pingpong

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

dab dac dad dae dah dai dak dal dam dan

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

bib bic big bil bin bip bis bit bui cid

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

thank thing think length thanks thingy rethink thinker lengthen strength

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