nèv

Louisiana Creole

Louisiana Creole cardinal numbers
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    Cardinal : nèv
    Ordinal : névyèmm

Etymology

Inherited from French neuf (“nine”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /nɛv/
  • Rhymes: -ɛv

Numeral

nèv

  1. nine

Usage notes

  • Used for vowel-initial words. On the other hand, nèf is used for consonant-initial words. Compare French etymon neuf.
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