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Sir Tor

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

Illegitimate son of King Pellinore, raised as Sir Ector’s foster brother to Arthur; a humble yet capable Knight of the Round Table known for his integrity and perseverance.

Detailed Definition
Tor’s legitimacy is questioned but proven through deeds. In poetry, he embodies the theme of identity through action—his knighthood earned not by blood but by loyalty and courage in service to Arthur.
Example
Example in poetry:
Sir Tor, son of King Pellinore, is fostered by Arthur; Poets depict him as loyal knight of humble birth; In Malory, Tor pursues the Questing Beast after Pellinore; Modern verse explores his legitimacy quest; His knighthood shows Arthur’s meritocracy; Sir Tor embodies honor earned, not inherited.
Additional Notes
Sir Tor is a knight of the Round Table, son of King Pellinore by a peasant woman; his legitimacy and valor challenge birth-based hierarchies—poets use him to explore meritocracy, hidden lineage, and the complexity of paternal recognition.
Also Known As
Tor son of Ares Tor le Fise de Vaysh
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