How to pronounce einherjar
Say it like ayn-HAIR-yar. Einherjar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAIR).
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- ayn
- HAIR
- yar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Einherjar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aynKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- HAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of einherjar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ayn-HAIR-yah.
What does einherjar mean?
- The warriors who died fighting bravely and were brought by valkyries to Valhalla, where they feast and prepare for Ragnarok.
Where does einherjar come from?
From Old Norse einherjar (plural, literally “lone fighters”) (rarely attested singular einheri).
Questions about saying einherjar
How do you pronounce einherjar?
Say ayn-HAIR-yar. The American pronunciation is /eɪnˈhɛrjɑr/. In British English it is /eɪnˈhɛəjɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in einherjar?
Einherjar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAIR). Broken into parts: ayn · HAIR · yar.
Is einherjar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /eɪnˈhɛəjɑː/ (ayn-HAIR-yah).