A Quick Note On The Alphabet Before You Begin
Old English letters are usually pronounced the same way we pronounce them in modern English, however, below you will find the three Old English letters no longer used in modern English. To hear their pronunciation, select their IPA symbol.
Old English Letters | |||
Letter | Name | Pronunciation | |
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Ð / ð | Eth | TH or |
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Þ / þ | Thorn | TH or |
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Æ / æ | Ash | A |
Old English has no silent letters, so you should pronounce every letter in a word. Remember, when in doubt, pronounce the word like you would in modern English. So long as you remember to pronounce every letter, how we pronounce the word in modern English is usually a good guide on how to pronounce in Old English.
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