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Arathiriel · 07-14-2002, 11:36 AM

The name of Eru?

My guess would be E-roo but I am thinking that Eru is another Elvish name and so I am unsure how to pronounce it...

BTW, where can I read about Eru in Tolkien's writings?

Thanks!

The Fifth · 07-14-2002, 11:55 AM

I always pronounced it as Eer(as in eerie)-oo.

Arathiriel · 07-14-2002, 12:06 PM

The Fifth:

Thanks!

Eärendil · 07-15-2002, 08:15 AM

Arathiriel - You can read about Eru in The Silmarillion. Not sure if that´s what you meant, but anyway... [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

[ July 15, 2002: Message edited by: Eärendil ]

MallornLeaf · 07-17-2002, 09:20 PM

<font color="violet">I always considered it "ee-roo" but that's just me.

speaking of references.... is there a book or anything that will teach you to speak elvish? cuz I can write elvish letters, but I can't speak it.

Starbreeze · 07-18-2002, 02:36 PM

I always say "ear-oo" and my friends do too.

Thulorongil · 08-11-2002, 06:23 PM

You can read about Eru, Tolkien pronunciations, and elements of Quenya and Sindarin names, words, and phrases (to speak it) a lot in the Silmarillion and a little in the appendices of RotK.

***Sharkû*** · 08-12-2002, 04:22 AM

...which you really should consult thoroughly, since the only correct pronunciation of this name is /'eru/, that is, containing the sounds of were, the trilled Elven r (such as in theatrical English), and the sound of brute. Being a short word with just two syllables, it is stressed on the first syllable (cf. Appendix E).

Davin · 08-12-2002, 07:59 AM

I've read a few other similar posts, and it seems to me that I pronounce quite a few names differently. I was pronounce Eru as almost A-Roo. I don't know why, but I don't really like EEE sounds...hehe

The Silver-shod Muse · 08-12-2002, 09:31 AM

Me neither, Davin! I pronounce it Eh-roo.

The Balrog-Durin's Bane · 08-12-2002, 11:49 AM

For me its always been A-roo, but thats just me... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Melian · 08-12-2002, 08:35 PM

I think it´s pronounced like spanish, isn´t it? Sharku explained it very well.

Morgoth Bauglir · 08-12-2002, 08:57 PM

ar er ur are not prounonced as 'are' 'her' or 'fir' but air eer oor

oops! close but i wasnt using the book and i messed up, look at sharkus example please.

[ August 13, 2002: Message edited by: Morgoth Bauglir ]

***Sharkû*** · 08-13-2002, 05:07 AM

Yes, the Elven vowels, the monophthongs at any rate, are very close to Latin and many languages which originated from it, such as Spanish and Italian.

Morgoth, you got the pronunciation right, but the syllables which are to be pronounced wrong. App. E, once again:

"The groups er, ir, ur (finally or before a consonant) are not intented to be pronounced as in English fern, fir, fur, but rather as English air, eer, oor."

In other words, unlike it is regularly the case in English, an Elven vowel does not (radically)change its characteristics in vicinity to an r.

07-14-2002, 11:36 AM	#1
Arathiriel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Blessed Realm Posts: 284	How do you pronounce? The name of Eru? My guess would be E-roo but I am thinking that Eru is another Elvish name and so I am unsure how to pronounce it... BTW, where can I read about Eru in Tolkien's writings? Thanks! __________________ 'I love him. He's like that, and sometimes it shines through, somehow. But I love him, whether or no.' - Samwise Gamgee

07-14-2002, 11:55 AM	#2
The Fifth Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mordor Posts: 427	I always pronounced it as Eer(as in eerie)-oo. __________________ - Ringwraith #5, Servant of the Eye

07-14-2002, 12:06 PM	#3
Arathiriel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Blessed Realm Posts: 284	The Fifth: Thanks! __________________ 'I love him. He's like that, and sometimes it shines through, somehow. But I love him, whether or no.' - Samwise Gamgee

07-15-2002, 08:15 AM	#4
Eärendil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Valinor (RtL: 1220 miles) Posts: 562	Arathiriel - You can read about Eru in The Silmarillion. Not sure if that´s what you meant, but anyway... [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [ July 15, 2002: Message edited by: Eärendil ] __________________ Jag ska aldrig göra dig illa. Inte igen. Åtminstone inte mycket, åtminstone inte hårt. Kommer du ihåg? Då vi fortfarande kunde skratta, le på ett äkta vis. Jag tänker på det ibland. Det smärtar. För aldrig har du väl varit. Längre bort. Från mig.

07-17-2002, 09:20 PM	#5
MallornLeaf Haunting Spirit Join Date: May 2002 Location: who cares? Posts: 76	<font color="violet">I always considered it "ee-roo" but that's just me. speaking of references.... is there a book or anything that will teach you to speak elvish? cuz I can write elvish letters, but I can't speak it. __________________ ". . . All we must decide is what to do with the time that is given us." "I pass the test, I will diminish, and go into the West, and remain Galadriel."

07-18-2002, 02:36 PM	#6
Starbreeze Ghost of a Smile Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mirkwood - Middle Earth Posts: 389	I always say "ear-oo" and my friends do too. __________________ Do not tamper with the affairs of wizards, they are not all that subtle - Terry Pratchett To write is to make dreams, to make dreams is to awaken the fantasy of the mind, to awaken the mind is to be a master.

08-11-2002, 06:23 PM	#7
Thulorongil Haunting Spirit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: wherever the road may take me Posts: 97	You can read about Eru, Tolkien pronunciations, and elements of Quenya and Sindarin names, words, and phrases (to speak it) a lot in the Silmarillion and a little in the appendices of RotK. __________________ I sit beside the fire and think of people long ago, And people who will see a world that I shall never know.

08-12-2002, 04:22 AM	#8
*Sharkû* Hungry Ghoul Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,719	...which you really should consult thoroughly, since the only correct pronunciation of this name is /'eru/, that is, containing the sounds of were, the trilled Elven r (such as in theatrical English), and the sound of brute. Being a short word with just two syllables, it is stressed on the first syllable (cf. Appendix E).

08-12-2002, 07:59 AM	#9
Davin Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 166	I've read a few other similar posts, and it seems to me that I pronounce quite a few names differently. I was pronounce Eru as almost A-Roo. I don't know why, but I don't really like EEE sounds...hehe __________________ So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us. »»The Telmena««

08-12-2002, 09:31 AM	#10
The Silver-shod Muse Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The shoulder of a poet, TX Posts: 388	Me neither, Davin! I pronounce it Eh-roo. __________________ "'You," he said, "tell her all. What good came to you? Do you rejoice that Maleldil became a man? Tell her of your joys, and of what profit you had when you made Maleldil and death acquainted.'" -Perelandra, by C.S. Lewis

08-12-2002, 11:49 AM	#11
The Balrog-Durin's Bane Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 18	For me its always been A-roo, but thats just me... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ "Baruk Khazad! Khazad aimenu!"-Battle Cry of the Dwarves meaning "Axes of the Dwarves! the dwarves are upon you!" "...let Gimli son of Gloin warn you against foolish words, You speak evil of that which is far beyond the reach of your thought, and only little wit can excuse you."

08-12-2002, 08:35 PM	#12
Melian Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 27	I think it´s pronounced like spanish, isn´t it? Sharku explained it very well. __________________ "Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens."

08-12-2002, 08:57 PM	#13
Morgoth Bauglir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 252	ar er ur are not prounonced as 'are' 'her' or 'fir' but air eer oor oops! close but i wasnt using the book and i messed up, look at sharkus example please. [ August 13, 2002: Message edited by: Morgoth Bauglir ]

08-13-2002, 05:07 AM	#14
*Sharkû* Hungry Ghoul Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,719	Yes, the Elven vowels, the monophthongs at any rate, are very close to Latin and many languages which originated from it, such as Spanish and Italian. Morgoth, you got the pronunciation right, but the syllables which are to be pronounced wrong. App. E, once again: "The groups er, ir, ur (finally or before a consonant) are not intented to be pronounced as in English fern, fir, fur, but rather as English air, eer, oor." In other words, unlike it is regularly the case in English, an Elven vowel does not (radically)change its characteristics in vicinity to an r.

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