How Do You Spell FIRDWITE?
Pronunciation: [fˈɜːdwa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
The word "firdwite" is an Old English term used to describe a fine or penalty that could be levied against a community in cases where a member of that community committed a crime. The spelling of this word is based on the pronunciation of Old English, which is different from modern English. The IPA phonetic transcription of "firdwite" is /ˈfɪrdwɪtə/, with the first syllable being pronounced as "fir" and the second syllable as "dwi-teh." The letter "w" in Old English functioned as both a vowel and a consonant, which explains its presence in this word.
