Game of Thrones is full of characters so complicated that it’s hard to write their names, let alone pronounce them. If you are intimidated by the likes of Jaqen H’ghar, Yezzan zo Qaggaz, or every Dothraki character, we have a solution for you.
Introducing Name of Thrones, your weekly guide on how to pronounce major characters from each of Season 6’s episodes.
(Note: We claim no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Please visit the Game of Thrones Wikia for more information.)
Episode 10: “Winds of Winter”
Pronunciation Guide:
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Features Tyene Sand, Walder Frey, Robett Glover, Wyman Manderly, Obara Sand, and Nymeria Sand.
Read the episode recap here.
Episode 9: “Battle of the Bastards”
Pronunciation Guide:
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Features Rhaegal, Drogon, Viserion, Smalljon Umber, Razdal mo Eraz, and Belicho Paenymion.
Read the episode recap here.
Episode 8: “No One”
Pronunciation Guide:
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Features Qyburn, Beric Dondarrion, Gregor Clegane, Podrick Payne, Sandor Clegane, Lem Lemoncloak, and Thoros of Myr.
Read the episode recap here.
Episode 7: “The Broken Man”
Pronunciation Guide:
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Features Olenna Tyrell, Septa Unella, Edmure Tully, Bronn, Brynden Tully, and Lyanna Mormont.
Read the episode recap here.
Episode 6: “Blood of My Blood”
Pronunciation Guide:
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Features Gilly, Meera Reed, Randyll Tarly, Melessa Tarly, Benjen Stark, and Talla Tarly.
Read the episode recap here.
Episode 5: “The Door”
Pronunciation Guide:
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Features Kinvara, Eddison Tollett, Missandei, Waif, Hodor, and Yara Greyjoy.
Read the episode recap here.
Episode 4: “Book of the Stranger”
Pronunciation Guide:
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Features Jorah Mormont, Yezzan zo Qaggaz, Margaery Tyrell, Khal Rhalko, Daario Naharis, and Petyr Baelish.
Read the episode recap here.
Episode 3: “Oathbreaker”
Pronunciation Guide:
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Features Jaqen H’ghar, Davos Seaworth, Samwell Tarly, Varys, Mace Tyrell, Tormund Giantsbane.
Read the episode recap here.
Episode 2: “Home”
Pronunciation Guide:
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Features Arya Stark, Melisandre, Ramsay Bolton, Euron Greyjoy, Wun Weg Wun Dar Wun, and Tommen Baratheon.
Read the episode recap here.
Episode 1: “The Red Woman”
Pronunciation Guide:
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Features: Theon Greyjoy, Brienne of Tarth, Daenerys Targaryen, Jaime Lannister, Tyrion Lannister, and Cersei Lannister.
Read the episode recap here.