Somerish

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Somerish is a conlang (constructed language) based on Old English in addition to other languages. At a quick glance the Somerish language resembles English, with which it is related, but its grammar is slightly different, and its vocabulary, and, to a certain degree, its spelling is quite archaic in comparison.

[edit] Pronunciation

It is possible that a person which a normal knowledge of English could read and understand much of a Somerish text, but when it comes to understanding the spoken word, it is more doubtful. Generally the Somerish pronunciation is more orthographic than the English. E.g. 'gh' after 'i' at the end of words and between 'i' and 't' in words like 'night' and 'right' is clearly audible as a palatal fricative, 'wh' is a voiceless equivalent to the voiced 'w', the 'k' is audible as a light 'd' sound in words like 'knight' and 'know', and the 'w' in e.g. 'write' can be heard as an obscure 'v'-sound.

[edit] Grammar

Somerish grammar is not quite as polished as that of English. The most noticeable differences are probably the case inflections of the pronouns and the definite article, the more complicated verb inflections with a larger number of strong verbs, and the wider use of the plural ending -en in words like brother-brethren. Other irregular plurals are also more common.