word
fjord
FYORD
/fjɔːrd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
fjord
Dictionary meaning
A long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs, formed by glaciation
History and origin
Norwegian
Common mispronunciations
FEE-jord
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