Pronunciation
How do you pronounce the letter "F" in Sindarin?
Like a "V", unless it is the first letter in a word, then it is pronounced regularly
What does "U" mean translated from Sindarin to English?
The Sindarin word "u" means "no"
How would you say, "No, orc! No don't!" in Sindarin?
"U, yrch, baw!"
Pronounce the letter "R"
The letter "R" is pronounced with a trilling.
How do you pronounce the letters "ch" when they are next to each other?
Like a "ck" sound
What does "Mellon" mean translated from Sindarin to English?
The Sindarin word "mellon" means "friend"
How would you say, "Greetings, Friend!" in Sindarin?
"Suilad, Mellon!"
What does the word "Sindarin" mean?
Grey Elves
When do you pronounce a "G" as a "J"?
Never! It is always a "guh" sound
What does "Suilad" mean translated from Sindarin to English?
The Sindarin word "suilad" means "greetings"
How would you say, "I desire orc friend." in Sindarin?
"Aniron yrch mellon."
What is the Sindarin word for "Sindarin"?
Edhellen
How do you pronounce an "I" in a word whose second letter is a vowel?
Like a "y"
What is the difference between "Athon" & "Athov"?
"Athon" means "yes, I will", whereas "Athov" means "yes, we will"
How would you say "Yes, I am well, friend." in Sindarin?
"Naw, ni mael, mellon."
True or False: There are only two Elvish languages
False! There are an estimated 20!
What diphthong makes the same sound as "ae"?
"ai" (makes an "aye" sound)
What is the difference between "Baw" & "Naw"?
"Baw" means "no, don't" whereas "Naw" means "yes, it is"
How would you say, "Greetings, Friend, are you well? I am well. Farewell!" in Sindarin?
"Suilad, Mellon, ci mael? Ni mael. Novaer!"
What is a diphthong, and how do you pronounce this word?
This is a grouping of two vowels