ab language

Questions

What does ab language mean?

A variety of Middle English found in the Corpus manuscript and characterized by French and Norse loanwords, colloquial expressions, conservative spelling, and similarities to Old English syntax.

Where does ab language come from?

Coined in 1929 by J. R. R. Tolkien, from the first letters of Ancrene Wisse and Bodleian Library.

How to pronounce ab language

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “ab language”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “ab language”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “ab language” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.