How Do You Spell NOVIAL?

Pronunciation: [nˈə͡ʊvɪəl] (IPA)

The word "novial" is spelled with a combination of letters that represent specific sounds in the English language. According to IPA phonetic transcription, the first syllable is pronounced with a short "o" sound followed by a "v" sound. The second syllable begins with a long "e" sound, followed by a "y" sound and ends with a short "al" sound. The word "novial" is used to describe a type of constructed language, similar to Esperanto, that was intended to be a universal language.

NOVIAL Meaning and Definition

1. Novial is an international auxiliary language designed to facilitate communication between speakers of different native languages. With its name derived from "novus" meaning new in Latin and "Lingua International" in English, Novial aims to be a neutral and systematic language that is easy to learn and use.

   Novial was developed in the late 1920s by linguist Otto Jespersen, who aimed to create a language that would simplify the learning process for individuals, while maintaining linguistic integrity and international comprehension. It is constructed primarily from words and grammatical structures found in several European languages, making it easily recognizable to speakers of those languages.

   The vocabulary of Novial is characterized by its simplicity and clarity. It follows a phonetic system, utilizing mostly regular spellings and pronunciation rules. Additionally, Novial features a grammatical system that is relatively straightforward, with limited inflections and a simplified verb structure. Adjective and adverbs are usually formed by adding specific endings to nouns, allowing for ease of recall.

   Novial has gained a moderate following among speakers of constructed languages and enthusiasts of artificial languages. However, it has not achieved widespread recognition or implementation in larger communities. Nonetheless, Novial remains an interesting and influential example of a constructed language, reflecting the ongoing efforts to develop communication systems that bridge linguistic barriers.

Common Misspellings for NOVIAL

• nivial
• nkvial
• nlvial
• npvial
• n0vial
• n9vial
• nocial
• nobial
• nogial
• nofial
• novual
• novjal
• novkal
• novoal
• nov9al
• nov8al
• novizl
• novisl
• noviwl

Etymology of NOVIAL

The word Novial was coined by the Danish linguist Otto Jespersen, who developed the international auxiliary language Novial. It is a combination of two words: nov meaning new in Latin, and ial which is a suffix commonly used in the names of constructed languages to designate them as international auxiliary languages. Therefore, Novial translates to new international auxiliary language or new IAL.

Similar spelling words for NOVIAL

• nopal,
• noble,
• no ball,
• novel,
• nopalea,
• nobel,
• nobile,
• nobly.