How do you pronounce the word 'peryton?'

Question

Thank you!

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peryton

http://www.reference.com/search?q=Peryton

I'd say PER-i-ton (stress on the first syllable.

Answer 2

pair E tun?

Answer 3

That's another way to put it, yes -- but not with the stress on the middle syllable. The stress needs to be on the first syllable.

PAIR i ton

Answer 4

Yeah, I meant it's a long e sound by capitalizing the e, but I guess it can be i like in it?

Answer 5

Yes, that's right.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pronunciation_of_Ancient_Greek_in_teaching
Keep in mind that pronunciation of Greek in ancient times varied as much as pronunciation of English does today -- in Britain, in various parts of the US and Canada, in Australia, in India, etc.

Answer 6

thanks! :)

Answer 7

You're very welcome.

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