diz-nèf

Louisiana Creole

Louisiana Creole cardinal numbers

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Cardinal : diz-nèf

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.