👉 Whidby (often abbreviated as WHYD), also known as Widdin, is a popular British dialect of English which originated in Scotland, but now also spreads to Great Britain. It was first recorded around 1830 from the village of Whidby in Lancashire. Its pronunciation and intonation differ widely from other Scottish or North American varieties. In general, WHYD is a combination of Scottish and English vocabulary that combines with an accent. It includes elements like "whiddie", "whiddle", "whiddin", "whiddin" etc., which are used to make simple sentences in the dialect. The Whidby dialect can be heard in both modern Scotland, as well as in other parts of England and Wales, where it has spread since 1830. However, it is also spoken by many people who come from different areas of Great Britain or have been born in these areas but now live elsewhere. Whidby is known for its unique pronunciation and intonation that can be difficult to follow when learning a new language. It's similar to Scottish English (which has a slight accent on the final consonant sound) but it has a strong emphasis on inflectional rules and is often considered more natural-sounding than standard English. The Whidby dialect has been identified as a "special" variety of Scottish English because it reflects some unique characteristics. These include its long vowel length, unusual intonation, and the absence of a nasal sound at the beginning of words, which makes it distinctive from other varieties such as British English or Standard English.