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(1):

(n.) A vowel digraph; a union of two vowels in the same syllable, only one of them being sounded; as, ai in rain, eo in people; - called an improper diphthong.

(2):

(v. t.) To form or pronounce as a diphthong; diphthongize.

(3):

(n.) A coalition or union of two vowel sounds pronounced in one syllable; as, ou in out, oi in noise; - called a proper diphthong.