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How do you pronounce tyrfingr?

The Old Norse name Tyrfingr is pronounced as:

TEER-fing-er

Here's a breakdown:

* TEER: Like the word "teer" (meaning to shed tears) but with a slightly shorter, more clipped vowel sound.

* fing: Like the word "fing" (the first syllable of "finger") with a slightly stronger emphasis on the "f" sound.

* er: A short, neutral "er" sound similar to the "er" in "her" or "stir".

So, the emphasis is on the first syllable ("TEER"), with the other syllables being pronounced more quickly.

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