Message: "Eir" - Behind the Name

[Facts] Eir

by glaucous

9/16/2006, 10:39 AM

How is Eir pronounced?

- Satu (_satu_)

9/17/2006, 3:42 AM

Hi glaucous,

The Icelandic pronunciation is EY-R (EY as in 'grey' and a rolled R)

The Norwegian pronunciation is EYE-R (EYE as in 'eye' and a rolled or a French/German/Danish R, depending on the dialect)

- Chrisell +2

9/16/2006, 7:56 PM

Well, Eirian is IE-ree-an (ie = eye), so I'm fairly sure Eir is IER.

♦ Chrisell ♦

All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. - J.R.R. Tolkien.

- morfydd +1

9/18/2006, 7:25 AM

Applying Welsh pronunciation to Old Norse pronunciation is like trying to mix oil and vinegar!

- Chrisell

9/18/2006, 7:51 AM

I know . . .

I was thinking of Eira lol. Call it a senior moment!

♦ Chrisell ♦

All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. - J.R.R. Tolkien.

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