— monophthongization , n.
/mon"euhf thawng uyz', -guyz', -thong-/ , v. , monophthongized, monophthongizing . Phonet.
v.t.
1. to change into or pronounce as a monophthong.
v.i.
2. to become a monophthong.
Also, esp. Brit., monophthongise .
[ 1875-80; MONOPHTHONG + -IZE ]