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Sir Segwarides

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

In Arthurian legend, Sir Segwarides is a knight whose wife falls in love with Tristan, illustrating themes of desire, honor, and betrayal.

Detailed Definition
Segwarides’ story intertwines with Tristan’s amorous exploits. In poetry, he represents the cuckolded husband archetype, his passive role highlighting the disruptive power of illicit love in feudal society.
Example
Example in poetry:
Sir Segwarides, brother to Safir and Palamedes, appears in Malory; Poets use him to extend Esclabor’s legacy; In minor roles, “Sir Segwarides” aids in tournaments or councils; Modern poetry imagines his quiet service; His name evokes fraternal bonds across faiths; Sir Segwarides represents steadfastness without fanfare.
Additional Notes
Sir Segwarides is a knight who marries a woman previously loved by Tristan; his entanglement in the Tristan cycle illustrates the ripple effects of illicit love—poets may use him to examine secondary characters’ suffering in grand romantic tragedies.
Also Known As
Segwarides the Knight Segwarides
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