German GCSE
Diphthong
What Diphthong means in German GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Diphthong
A sound formed by the combination of two vowels in a single syllable (e.g., ei, au, eu).
Topics that use Diphthong
- Grammar: Sound-symbol correspondences (SSCs) (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Umlaut
- ach-Laut
- Consonant Cluster
- Eszett (ß)
- Final Consonant Devoicing (Auslautverhärtung)
- ich-Laut
- Sound-Symbol Correspondence (SSC)
Using Diphthong in the exam
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