cyferbynnedd

Welsh

Etymology

From cyferbyn (“opposite”) +‎ -edd (“-ness”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kəvɛrˈbənɛð/

Noun

cyferbynnedd m (uncountable)

1. oppositeness (state of being opposite)
2. contrast (difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
cyferbynnedd	gyferbynnedd	nghyferbynnedd	chyferbynnedd
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cyferbynnedd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies