diz-nèf

Louisiana Creole

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Etymology

Inherited from French dix-neuf (“nineteen”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /dizˈnɛf/
  • Rhymes: -ɛf

Numeral

diz-nèf

  1. nineteen

Usage notes
  • Follows the same pattern as its component word nèf. Specifically, diz-nèf precedes consonant-initial words, and diz-nèv precedes vowel-initial words. Compare French etymon dix-neuf.
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