Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

mithril

/ˈmɪθ.ɹɪl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.00 in modern English

Syllables
mithril
IPA
/ˈmɪθ.ɹɪl/
12
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

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Etymology

Coined by J. R. R. Tolkien in his constructed language Sindarin as mithril, from mith (“pale grey”) + a derivative of the Primitive Elvish root *ril- (‘brilliant light, glitter’).

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How do you pronounce mithril?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmɪθ.ɹɪl/.
What does mithril mean?
A fictional silvery metal of great strength and value, primarily in fantasy and role-playing settings.
Where does mithril come from?
Coined by J. R. R. Tolkien in his constructed language Sindarin as mithril, from mith (“pale grey”) + a derivative of the Primitive Elvish root *ril- (‘brilliant light, glitter’).

How to pronounce mithril

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