Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

What does r'lyehian mean?
An artificial language created by H.P. Lovecraft.
Where does r'lyehian come from?
From writings of the horror fiction author H.P. Lovecraft, named for the fictional city of R'lyeh, + -ian.

How to pronounce r'lyehian

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “r'lyehian”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “r'lyehian”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “r'lyehian” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.