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Sir Geraint

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

A valiant Welsh knight of Arthur’s court whose marital trust in his wife Enid is tested through trials, ultimately reaffirming fidelity and mutual respect in medieval romance.

Detailed Definition
Geraint’s jealousy gives way to renewed faith in his wife. In poetry, he represents the evolution of marital trust, his journey from doubt to devotion mirroring the healing of social and emotional wounds.
Example
Example in poetry:
Sir Geraint, hero of Welsh and Chrétien’s tales, tests Enid’s loyalty; Poets depict his jealousy as flaw overcome through trust; In Tennyson’s “Geraint and Enid,” his growth mirrors marital healing; Modern verse explores Geraint’s vulnerability beneath armor; His kingdom’s restoration reflects personal redemption; Sir Geraint’s story champions communication over suspicion.
Additional Notes
Sir Geraint is the hero of the Welsh tale and Chrétien’s “Erec,” husband of Enid; his story centers on trust and reputation—poets use him to explore the reconciliation of martial identity with domestic life and mutual respect.
Also Known As
Geraint son of Erbin Erec (in continental tradition)
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