How do YOU pronounce 'Tolkien'?

[Narnangol]

Originally Posted by Galadriel55

One of the Russian people I know asked me upon seeing the book who on earth wrote it, since the name sounded like a Russian last name, but the photo on the front was Tolkien's.

Hahahaha! Well, the place a person's from does seem to have an effect. Most people I know say Tolkin/ken but the prevalent pronunciation across the pond seems to be Tolkeeyen/Tolkeen. Is that right?

The name itself is of Germanic origin, isn't it? Tol-kayn sounds German but it just doesn't sound right.

As for my friend, I think that was a slip. He was speaking fast and it just came out.

Eruhen, that was similar to my response to Sore-'n, if less zealous. Must watch that movie again, just for the giggles! Remember 'Aruman'?