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futhark

/ˈfu.θɑɹk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.54 in modern English

Syllables
fu-thark
IPA
/ˈfu.θɑɹk/
17
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The Germanic runic alphabet; especially specifically the Elder or Younger futhark alphabet (of Scandinavia and the European mainland), as contrasted with the Anglo-Saxon futhorc.

Etymology

From the first six letters of the runic alphabet, ᚠ (“f”), ᚢ (“u”), ᚦ (“þ”), ᚨ (“a”), ᚱ (“r”), ᚲ (“k”).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈfu.θɑɹk/
  • British English: /ˈfuː.θɑːk/

Inflected Forms

futharks (plural) futharc (alternative) fuþark (alternative)

Phrases

Armanen Futhark Elder Futhark Older Futhark Old Futhark Younger Futhark Young Futhark

Frequently Paired Words

Armanen Futhark Elder Futhark Older Futhark Old Futhark Younger Futhark Young Futhark futhorc fuþorc

Questions

How do you pronounce futhark?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfu.θɑɹk/.
What does futhark mean?
The Germanic runic alphabet; especially specifically the Elder or Younger futhark alphabet (of Scandinavia and the European mainland), as contrasted with the Anglo-Saxon futhorc.
Where does futhark come from?
From the first six letters of the runic alphabet, ᚠ (“f”), ᚢ (“u”), ᚦ (“þ”), ᚨ (“a”), ᚱ (“r”), ᚲ (“k”).

How to pronounce futhark

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