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Leodegrance

Arthurian Legend
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

King of Cameliard and father of Guinevere; an early ally of Arthur whose daughter’s marriage cements political alliance.

Detailed Definition
Leodegrance’s gift of the Round Table cements Arthur’s legitimacy. In poetry, he represents the wise elder king whose support bridges generations, his daughter’s marriage uniting realms through chivalric alliance.
Example
Example in poetry:
Leodegrance, father of Guinevere, gives Arthur the Round Table in Malory; Poets depict him as loyal ally whose gift shapes Camelot’s ethos; His kingdom of Cameliard hosts Arthur’s early courtship; In ceremonial verse, Leodegrance blesses the union with prophetic unease; Modern retellings explore his hope for peace through marriage; His legacy lives in the Table’s equality ideal.
Additional Notes
Leodegrance is King of Cameliard, father of Guinevere, and early ally of Arthur; he gives Arthur the Round Table—his role as father-in-law and donor of foundational symbols makes him key for poets tracing the origins of Camelot’s institutions.
Also Known As
King Leodegrance of Cameliard
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