So, I've noticed some of the guys at the FLGS disagreed with my pronunciation of Bahamut, but when I listed to the Tome Show play test of Keep on the Shadowfell, they kind of followed my version of the name, and it kind of sounded like they used the name that way on the Penny Arcande podcasts as well.
So I pronounce it bah-HUH-mut, but the guys at the FLGS pronounced it BAH-HAE-mut.
So, how do you pronounce your Platinum Dragon?
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So, I've noticed some of the guys at the FLGS disagreed with my pronunciation of Bahamut, but when I listed to the Tome Show play test of Keep on the Shadowfell, they kind of followed my version of the name, and it kind of sounded like they used the name that way on the Penny Arcande podcasts as well.
So I pronounce it bah-HUH-mut, but the guys at the FLGS pronounced it BAH-HAE-mut.
So, how do you pronounce your Platinum Dragon?
I've always put stress on the first syllable: BAH-hah-mutt.
I've always put stress on the first syllable: BAH-hah-mutt.
I see . . . but you still "hah" the middle, not "hae" it eh?
If I spoke his name I'd be spitting on you, but you'd say, "My, but that sounded middle eastern and authentic."
But that's the Arabic original... I've usually heard the D&D Bahamut pronounced "baha-mut"
mecka lecka hai, mecka hiney ho.
So is that MEC-ah LEC-ah HIGH, MEC-ah HINEY ho . . . or is it mec-AH leck-AH HEY, mec-AH HINEY ho?
I've always said BAH-huh-mut.
But I admit that's a completely uneducated guess as to how to say it.
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I may be wrong, but I think that Bahamut is derived from the Arabic root B-H-M- (Ba-Ha-Ma). If that's right, then the pronunciation would be
Ba-Ha-MOOT. The stress is given the final syllable because the waw (the U in the word Bahamut) is a long vowel.
I can't find the actual form Bahamut in my dictionary, but if it IS derived from the B-H-M- root, it would imply brutishness or bestiality.
As a final note, the H is a soft h, not the famous throaty H that we associate with Arabic in the West.
'Ol what's-his name that I never really cared about.
I may be wrong, but I think that Bahamut is derived from the Arabic root B-H-M- (Ba-Ha-Ma). If that's right, then the pronunciation would be
Ba-Ha-MOOT. The stress is given the final syllable because the waw (the U in the word Bahamut) is a long vowel.I can't find the actual form Bahamut in my dictionary, but if it IS derived from the B-H-M- root, it would imply brutishness or bestiality.
As a final note, the H is a soft h, not the famous throaty H that we associate with Arabic in the West.
Very close (almost spot-on) on the derivation. Ba-ha-moot is correct. Check this: Bahamut wiki
I've always pronounced it;
Bai-ah-Moot
I've always said Ba-HA-mut.
And for Tiamat - TEA-uh-mott.
My phoenetic spelling skills leave something to be desired though.
Even when I pronounce Drow "Dro."
I was once looking into the origin of that word, and found some material that traced it back into legend (Scottish I think? Can't remember for certain). They had the original pronunciation of the word as DRO (rhymes with GROW).
So that caused turmoil in our group because we had a few who said it as though it rhymed with BROW and a few who said it as though it rhymed with GROW. :)
I go, "Bach-am-oo-hoocht" trying to sound all cool...
Congestion in the lungs never sounds cool. You should see a doctor :/
Even when I pronounce Drow "Dro."
I was once looking into the origin of that word, and found some material that traced it back into legend (Scottish I think? Can't remember for certain). They had the original pronunciation of the word as DRO (rhymes with GROW).
So that caused turmoil in our group because we had a few who said it as though it rhymed with BROW and a few who said it as though it rhymed with GROW. :)
How now, brown drow?
This is the most recent statement on the pronunciation of "Drow" from WoTC that I could find. The earliest guide on the matter seems to be an article from Dragon #93, "Ay pronunseeAYshun gyd."by Frank Mentzer.
Personally, I think we should all scrape "drow" entirely an use Dökkálfar, because subterranean demon worshiping elves are metal, and nothing says metal like an umlaut (see "Dëthkløk")
Apologies to Erik Mona.
How now, brown drow?
This is the most recent statement on the pronunciation of "Drow" from WoTC that I could find. The earliest guide on the matter seems to be an article from Dragon #93, "Ay pronunseeAYshun gyd."by Frank Mentzer.
I'm happy to ignore WotC/TSR on the pronunciation, since the word predates all of them :)
I'm happy to ignore WotC/TSR on the pronunciation, since the word predates all of them :)
How now, brown drow?
This is the most recent statement on the pronunciation of "Drow" from WoTC that I could find. The earliest guide on the matter seems to be an article from Dragon #93, "Ay pronunseeAYshun gyd."by Frank Mentzer.
If only I could master a passable Scottish brogue!
I'm happy to ignore WotC/TSR on the pronunciation, since the word predates all of them :)
How now, brown drow?
This is the most recent statement on the pronunciation of "Drow" from WoTC that I could find. The earliest guide on the matter seems to be an article from Dragon #93, "Ay pronunseeAYshun gyd."by Frank Mentzer.
Though the pronunciation of words does legitimately change over time and, since D&D players are the only ones currently using the word with any frequency, it could be said that they have a case to authoritatively determine the pronunciation of the word.
I personally like to rhyme it with "tomato."
I pronounce it 'Bah-HAH-mut'.
I'm probably on my own but I say: Baf-for-may
Perhaps down to some confusion on my part but I think of it as derived from the (alledged Knights Templar deity) Baphomet, which was, I seem to remember, pronounced Baf-for-may/baphormay (hence with a soft 'met') in Clive Barker's 'Nightbreed' movie.
I'm probably on my own but I say: Baf-for-may
Perhaps down to some confusion on my part but I think of it as derived from the (alledged Knights Templar deity) Baphomet, which was, I seem to remember, pronounced Baf-for-may/baphormay (hence with a soft 'met') in Clive Barker's 'Nightbreed' movie.
I'm pretty sure the name Bahamut was known in the Middle East long before the Templars were even conceptualized.
I can't find the actual form Bahamut in my dictionary, but if it IS derived from the B-H-M- root, it would imply brutishness or bestiality.
That would be in keeping with how it was used against the Templars, which the only historical reference I can think of. They were accused (among other things)of worshiping a demon/idol imported from the Middle East called Bahamut.
Edit: Or baphomet, as you like. I'm pretty sure I've seen it rendered "bahamut" somewhere along the line though...
I always liked the Platinum Dragon and pronunced his name "Bah-HAH-Mutt". Also Baphomet is a separate entity in D & D: the demon prince of beasts, ruler of the Endless Maze the 600 somethingth level of the Abyss. See FC1 and Dragon 341 for more info.
that'll work.
I go, "Bach-am-oo-hoocht" trying to sound all cool like the way they pronounced "Saladin" in Kingdom of Heaven.
Hairball, Heathy?