How To Spell fjord?
How to Pronounce fjord?
Correct pronunciation for the word "fjord" is [fɪˈɔːd], [fɪˈɔːd], [f_ɪ__ˈɔː_d].
What are the misspellings for fjord?
"Fjord" in context
Fjords are long, narrow, deep inlets of the sea created by glaciers from the last ice age. Most fjords were formed by glaciers melting and then deepening valleys with their sediment load. Fjords are V-shaped, steep-sided valleys surrounded by tall mountains and stretching many miles inland to a basin. The mixture of cold sea water and glacier-carved landscape creates a unique and beautiful landscape.
The fjords of Norway are among the best-known, however, fjords can also be found in other countries such as Chile, New Zealand and Norway.
The fjords of Norway are among the best-known, however, fjords can also be found in other countries such as Chile, New Zealand and Norway.
Usage over time for fjord:
This graph shows how "fjord" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
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