How Do You Spell AETT?

Pronunciation: [ˈiːt] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "AETT" may seem irregular and confusing at first glance, but it has a simple explanation in IPA phonetic transcription. It is pronounced as /æt/, with the "a" pronounced as in "cat" and the "t" sounded decisively at the end. The double "t" in "AETT" represents a gemination, which is when a consonant sound is held twice as long as usual. This gemination emphasizes the final "t" in the word and adds emphasis to the pronunciation of the word overall.

AETT Meaning and Definition

  1. AETT is a term derived from Old Norse mythology, specifically associated with Norse rune poems. In Norse mythology, AETT refers to a grouping or family of eight runes. Each individual aett or family is seen as a distinct group of runes placed in a specific order. Aett literally translates to "eight" in Old Norse. These three aetts are the three sections or divisions of the 24-rune Elder Futhark, which was the oldest runic alphabet used by the ancient Germanic tribes.

    The first aett, known as Freyr's Aett, consists of the first eight runes: Fehu, Uruz, Thurisaz, Ansuz, Raidho, Kenaz, Gebo, and Wunjo. The second aett, known as Hagal's Aett, includes the runes: Hagalaz, Nauthiz, Isa, Jera, Eihwaz, Perthro, Algiz, and Sowilo. The third and final aett, known as Tyr's Aett, comprises the remaining eight runes: Tiwaz, Berkano, Ehwaz, Mannaz, Laguz, Ingwaz, Dagaz, and Othala.

    These groupings serve as an organizational system, widely used by rune scholars and diviners to categorize and understand the meanings and associations of each rune within a specific aett. Scholars and practitioners examine the groupings to interpret the collective themes and symbolic significances of these runes together, considering their order and relationships within the aetts.

Common Misspellings for AETT

  • zaett
  • azett
  • awett
  • qaett
  • aqett
  • aewtt
  • a4ett
  • ae4tt
  • a3ett
  • ae3tt
  • aeytt
  • aetyt
  • ae6tt
  • aet6t
  • ae5tt
  • aet5t
  • aetty
  • aett6
  • aett5
  • aet t

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