tongval

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtɔŋ.vɑl/

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• 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