Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Diphthong'

English Word: diphthong

Key Russian Translations:

• дифтонг [dʲɪfˈtonk] - [Formal, Linguistic Term]

Frequency: Low (Specialized linguistic term, not commonly used in everyday speech)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate - Due to its technical nature and limited usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

дифтонг: [dʲɪfˈtonk]

Note on дифтонг: The stress falls on the second syllable. The initial 'д' is palatalized, which is a common feature in Russian pronunciation.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Linguistic Term (A sound formed by the combination of two vowels in a single syllable)

Translation(s) & Context:

• дифтонг - Used in academic or linguistic discussions to refer to a diphthong as a phonetic concept.

Usage Examples:

• В английском языке много слов содержат дифтонги, например, "boy".

  In English, many words contain diphthongs, for example, "boy."

• Дифтонг — это сочетание двух гласных звуков в одном слоге.

  A diphthong is a combination of two vowel sounds in one syllable.

• Учитель объяснил, как правильно произносить дифтонги в разных языках.

  The teacher explained how to correctly pronounce diphthongs in different languages.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

дифтонг is a masculine noun in Russian. It follows the standard declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• Нет точных синонимов (No exact synonyms, as it is a specialized term)

Antonyms:

• монофтонг (monophthong - a single vowel sound)

Related Phrases:

• английский дифтонг - English diphthong (Refers to diphthongs specific to the English language).
• произношение дифтонга - Pronunciation of a diphthong (Used in phonetic or language learning contexts).

Usage Notes:

• The term "дифтонг" is a direct borrowing from other languages and is used exclusively in linguistic or academic contexts. It is not part of everyday Russian speech.
• Native Russian speakers who are not familiar with linguistic terminology may not understand this word.
• In Russian, diphthongs are not a native phonetic feature, so the term is mostly used when discussing foreign languages like English or French.

Common Errors:

• Error: Mispronouncing "дифтонг" by stressing the first syllable as [ˈdʲɪftonɡ]. Correct: The stress is on the second syllable [dʲɪfˈtonk].
• Error: Using "дифтонг" in casual conversation expecting it to be understood. Correct: Reserve this term for academic or linguistic discussions, or explain it if needed.

Cultural Notes:

Unlike in English, where diphthongs are a common phonetic feature, the concept of a diphthong is foreign to native Russian phonetics. Russian vowels are typically monophthongal, and the idea of combining two vowel sounds in a single syllable is mostly discussed in the context of learning foreign languages. Therefore, "дифтонг" is purely a technical term in Russian and lacks cultural or emotional connotations.

Related Concepts:

• монофтонг (monophthong)
• гласный звук (vowel sound)
• фонетика (phonetics)