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Etymology of the English word monophthong

the English word monophthong

derived from the Late Greek word monophthongos, μονόϕϑογγος

derived from the Medieval Greek word phthongos, φθόγγος (utterance; a musical note (vocal or instrumental))

using the Late Greek prefix mono-, μονο-

derived from the Greek word monos, μόνος (alone; single; remaining; sole or single; by implication, mere)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *men-

derived from the Greek word thongos

derived from the Greek word phthengomai, φθέγγομαι (to utter a clear sound; (generally) to proclaim)

The earliest known usage of monophthong in English dates from the 17th century.

Word found in Modern English