tongval

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of tong (“tongue”) +‎ val (“fall, drop”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtɔŋ.vɑl/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: tong‧val

Noun

tongval m (plural tongvallen, diminutive tongvalletje n)

  1. accent (pronunciation influenced by a particular lect)
    Synonym: accent
  2. dialect
    Synonyms: dialect, mondaard
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