Tolkien Speaking Elvish - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Joy · 08-13-2005, 03:06 AM

Thanks all.

Actually, and this is what amazes even me. I made that recording before ever hearing Tolkien's version. I just didn't post it for so long for 2 reasons (I was embarrased and 2nd I didn't have a server that would host .wav files). And what is even stranger is that I have a pronounced hearing loss in both ears (about 40 to 50%).

I have been a student of languages since I was 13. I started taking Latin then.

The only name in the Sil that I really have a hard time with is Aulë. Is this pronounced Ah-ooh-lay or A-ooh-lay or Oww-lay?

Maerbenn · 08-13-2005, 04:55 AM

I think it should be pronounced like in this recording.

08-15-2005, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Maerbenn

I think it should be pronounced like in this recording.

Do you know who is the person speaking at this recording and where is he from?
I coud swear that he's Finnish. I myself am too, and I would talk excactly like the person at the tape. Though, it's just one word, but still..!

Encaitare · 08-15-2005, 11:18 PM

Very beautiful, Joy -- it sounds so much different with a woman's voice!

08-13-2005, 03:06 AM	#1
Joy Spirit of a Warrior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wandering Posts: 1,012	Thanks all. Actually, and this is what amazes even me. I made that recording before ever hearing Tolkien's version. I just didn't post it for so long for 2 reasons (I was embarrased and 2nd I didn't have a server that would host .wav files). And what is even stranger is that I have a pronounced hearing loss in both ears (about 40 to 50%). I have been a student of languages since I was 13. I started taking Latin then. The only name in the Sil that I really have a hard time with is Aulë. Is this pronounced Ah-ooh-lay or A-ooh-lay or Oww-lay? __________________ God bless, Joy KingdomWarrior@hotmail.com http://kingdomWarrior.jlym.com As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?

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08-13-2005, 04:55 AM	#2
Maerbenn Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 59	I think it should be pronounced like in this recording.

08-15-2005, 11:18 PM	#4
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	Very beautiful, Joy -- it sounds so much different with a woman's voice!