Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

northumbrian

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.15 in modern English

Syllables: northum-bri-an
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

The dialect spoken by Northumbrians.

name

The variety of English spoken in Northumbria before the Conquest.

noun

An inhabitant of North East England; or specifically Northumberland.

adj

Of, from, or relating to Northumbria or its inhabitants.

adj

Of, from, or relating to Northumberland or its inhabitants.

Example Sentences

"The line along the Northumbrian coast to Berwick and into Scotland is stunning (even on a Voyager!), and the weather is perfect - just sit back, relax, and enjoy the motion picture that plays beyond the window."

Etymology

From Northumbria + -an.

Inflected Forms

Northumbrians (plural) more Northumbrian (comparative) most Northumbrian (superlative)

Frequently Paired Words

Northumbria Northumberland

Questions

What does northumbrian mean?: The dialect spoken by Northumbrians.
Where does northumbrian come from?: From Northumbria + -an.

How to pronounce northumbrian

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