Diphthong
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Definition:
In language, a diphthong is a gliding vowel sound normally represented by two adjacent vowels. In typography, some diphthongs are represented by a single ligature character (joined letters). The most commonly used diphthong ligatures are æ, oe, AE, and OE.
Common Misspellings:
dipthong, diphtong, dipthon, difthon
Elsewhere on the Web:
Apple - Fine Typography: Letters
Offers descriptions of several types of glyphs including diphthong ligatures.
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