Triphthong

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In phonetics, a triphthong (UK: TRIF-thong, TRIP-thong, US: -⁠thawng) (from Greek τρίφθογγος triphthongos, lit. 'with three sounds' or 'with three tones') 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.

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