Erewhon · Chapter
Preface to First Edition explained
The author provides a brief note on the pronunciation of the word 'Erewhon', indicating it should be spoken as three short syllables: Ĕ-rĕ-whŏn.
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The author provides a brief note on the pronunciation of the word 'Erewhon', indicating it should be spoken as three short syllables: Ĕ-rĕ-whŏn.
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- Samuel Butler
The author who provides the pronunciation guide for Erewhon.
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“The Author wishes it to be understood that Erewhon is pronounced as a word of three syllables, all short—thus, Ĕ-rĕ-whŏn.”
The author clarifies that Erewhon is pronounced with three short syllables: Ĕ-rĕ-whŏn.
The preface consists solely of this pronunciation note.
