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.