Most of the names in this story are of welsh origin. These pronunciations are approximations at best, but will serve well enough. For extra authenticity, trill your "R"s a little. Alternatively, say them however you want, because this is a fantasy.
Achren: AHK-ren (the A is a short vowel as in "all" or "water")
Angharad: Ang-HAH-red (the "ng" is pronounced as in "sing")
Arawn: Ah-RAWN
Arianrhod: Ah-ree-an-rhod
Eilwen: AEYL-when (the "Ei" vowel combo sounds mostly like a long "a")
Elen: Ellen
Geraint: GEH-RayNT (hard "g", "ay" sounds like a long "i")
Gellau: GEHL-hi (The "au" vowel combo sounds like a long "i" and don't even bother trying the "ll" unless you are welsh)
Gildas: GIL-das
Grimgower: GRIM-gower
Gwydion: GWID-ee-on
Llyr: (Even Shakespeare couldn't say this, so do what you like. Best approximation: "Hlleerh")
Mawrth: MOU-rth (almost like "mouse" with an "r" and a lisp)
Nia: NEE-ah
Penarddun: Pen-ar-thin (a soft "th" as in "the")
Regat: REE-gat
Rhiannon: rhee-ANN-un
Teleria: Teh-LAER-ee-uh
Some of the characters, locations, and plot elements in this book are derived from The Chronicles of Prydain, by Lloyd Alexander. This work was conceived as a prequel to that series and is based upon Alexander's short story The True Enchanter.
Cover Design is ©Dawn Davidson 2021
Photography licensed from and ©TJ Drysdale, with my gratitude
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