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[Facts] Eir
How is Eir pronounced?
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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)/ Satuhttp://www.nordicnames.de/flick_e/Eir.html
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Well, Eirian is IE-ree-an (ie = eye), so I'm fairly sure Eir is IER.
ChrisellAll we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. - J.R.R. Tolkien.

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Applying Welsh pronunciation to Old Norse pronunciation is like trying to mix oil and vinegar!
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I know . . .I was thinking of Eira lol. Call it a senior moment!
ChrisellAll we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. - J.R.R. Tolkien.
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