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Dates
Devised as part of the Tengwar during the Years of the Trees
Origins
Probably invented by Fëanor1
Race
Elves
Division
Originated with the Noldor
Pronunciation
tye'llerr (where 'ty' is a single sound, similar to 'ch', as at the beginning of British English tune, and 'rr' indicates that the final r sound should be pronounced)
Meaning
'Grades' or 'steps'
Note
Tyeller is a plural term; a single grade of this kind was known as a tyellë

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  • Updated 17 February 2021
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Tyeller

The six grades of the Tengwar

The six 'grades' used to indicate modifications to a basic sound in Tengwar. For example, where the first tyellë referred to the basic 't' sound - the tengwa known as tinco - the following tyeller would typically represent modifications of this basic sound. In this case - the sequence known as the tincotéma - the next three tyeller would normally represent the sounds 'd', 'th', 'dh', while the meanings of the last two would vary according to the particular system in use.


Notes

1

The writing system of the Tengwar was first devised by Rúmil, and later thoroughly revised and systematised by Fëanor. We cannot say for sure whether Rúmil's original system employed tyeller, but the fact that the Fëanorian characters applied a more structured approach implies that the tyeller came from Fëanor rather than Rúmil.

See also...

Témar

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  • Updated 17 February 2021
  • This entry is complete

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Tyeller

The six grades of the Tengwar

Dates
Devised as part of the Tengwar during the Years of the Trees
Origins
Probably invented by Fëanor1
Race
Elves
Division
Originated with the Noldor
Pronunciation
tye'llerr (where 'ty' is a single sound, similar to 'ch', as at the beginning of British English tune, and 'rr' indicates that the final r sound should be pronounced)
Meaning
'Grades' or 'steps'
Note
Tyeller is a plural term; a single grade of this kind was known as a tyellë

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 17 February 2021
  • This entry is complete

Tyeller

The six grades of the Tengwar

The six 'grades' used to indicate modifications to a basic sound in Tengwar. For example, where the first tyellë referred to the basic 't' sound - the tengwa known as tinco - the following tyeller would typically represent modifications of this basic sound. In this case - the sequence known as the tincotéma - the next three tyeller would normally represent the sounds 'd', 'th', 'dh', while the meanings of the last two would vary according to the particular system in use.


Notes

1

The writing system of the Tengwar was first devised by Rúmil, and later thoroughly revised and systematised by Fëanor. We cannot say for sure whether Rúmil's original system employed tyeller, but the fact that the Fëanorian characters applied a more structured approach implies that the tyeller came from Fëanor rather than Rúmil.

See also...

Témar

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 17 February 2021
  • This entry is complete

For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page.

Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2002, 2021. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ.

Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.
Explore the benefits of DISC in recruitment, team building and more with our free guide.