Sphinx of Senwosret III
For example, this fine sphinx represents the king Senwosret. In some sources, Senwosret is spelled "Sesostris" or "Senusert."
How is ancient Egyptian pronounced?
The Egyptians did not write the vowel sounds. To pronounce Egyptian words, we usually
use e(eh) or a(ah)
sounds between the consonant sounds. Because the actual vowel sounds are not known, there
are often several different English spellings of Egyptian names.
Sphinx of Senwosret III
For example, this fine sphinx represents the king Senwosret. In some sources, Senwosret is
spelled "Sesostris" or "Senusert."
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