offglide en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɑfɡlaɪd/ (General-American)
- /ˈɒfɡlaɪd/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From off + glide.
Meanings
- A phase while the articulators are moving away from their position in articulating a speech sound.
- The final, weaker part of a complex vowel, such as a diphthong, as the /ɪ/ sound of the /ɔɪ/ in English boy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| offglides | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| off-glide | alternative | lexicographic |