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Suffolk
SUHF-uhk
Suffolk (name) means a county in eastern England, on the North Sea coast. Example: “They spent the weekend exploring the Suffolk coastline.”
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A county in eastern England, on the North Sea coast.
"They spent the weekend exploring the Suffolk coastline."
How to use Suffolk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn English county in East Anglia.
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Etymology
From Old English Suthfolc, meaning "south folk" — the southern people of the East Anglian kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Suffolk” mean?
The word “Suffolk” means a county in eastern England, on the North Sea coast. In plain terms, an English county in East Anglia.
How do you pronounce “Suffolk”?
“Suffolk” is pronounced SUHF-uhk (/ˈsʌf.ək/ in IPA).
How do you use “Suffolk” in a sentence?
Here is “Suffolk” used in a sentence: “They spent the weekend exploring the Suffolk coastline.”
What part of speech is “Suffolk”?
“Suffolk” is a name.
Where does the word “Suffolk” come from?
The word “Suffolk” comes from Old English. From Old English Suthfolc, meaning "south folk" — the southern people of the East Anglian kingdom.
Is “Suffolk” a common word?
“Suffolk” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Suffolk a county or a city?
Suffolk is a county, not a city. It is located in eastern England, on the North Sea coast.
What region of England is Suffolk part of?
Suffolk is part of the East of England, sitting on the North Sea coast.
Is "Suffolk" used for places outside England?
Yes, the name Suffolk is also used elsewhere in the English-speaking world, such as Suffolk County in the United States, which takes its name from the original English county.
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