What's the difference between triphthong and triphthongal?

Triphthong


Definition:

  • (n.) A combination of three vowel sounds in a single syllable, forming a simple or compound sound; also, a union of three vowel characters, representing together a single sound; a trigraph; as, eye, -ieu in adieu, -eau in beau, are examples of triphthongs.

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Triphthongal


Definition:

  • (a.) Of or pertaining to a triphthong; consisting of three vowel sounds pronounced together in a single syllable.

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