How to pronounce futhark
Say it like FOO-thark. Futhark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO).
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- FOO
- thark
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Futhark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tharkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of futhark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FOO-thahk.
What does futhark mean?
- The Germanic runic alphabet; especially specifically the Elder or Younger futhark alphabet (of Scandinavia and the European mainland), as contrasted with the Anglo-Saxon futhorc.
Where does futhark come from?
From the first six letters of the runic alphabet, ᚠ (“f”), ᚢ (“u”), ᚦ (“þ”), ᚨ (“a”), ᚱ (“r”), ᚲ (“k”).
Questions about saying futhark
How do you pronounce futhark?
Say FOO-thark. The American pronunciation is /ˈfuθɑrk/. In British English it is /ˈfuːθɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in futhark?
Futhark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO). Broken into parts: FOO · thark.
Is futhark 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 /ˈfuːθɑːk/ (FOO-thahk).