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monophthong

A monophthong is a single-vowel sound. In the IPAmonophthongs are represented by a single symbol,e.g., /e/ as in bed /i:/ as in creep. See diphthong.

Moodle

An open-source learning platform used as the LMS for delivering online courses and managing student learning.

Mora-timed language

Mora-timed (e.g. Japanese, Hawaiian) each sound usually has an equally timed and stressed rhythm.

multi-word verbs

See phrasal verbs.

multiple intelligences

Gardner's Theory ofMultiple Intelligences argues that the traditional view of what constitutes intelligence, which is focused on specific academic abilities, is too limited, and that there are, in fact, a range of different types of intelligence.

multisyllabic

Of words - having more than one syllable.

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