αἴ

See also: άι, Άι, αϊ, Αϊ, αἵ, αἱ, and αι.

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

• αἶ (aî)

Pronunciation

 

• IPA^(key): /ǎi̯/ → /ɛ/ → /e/

• (5^th BCE Attic) IPA^(key): /ǎi̯/
• (1^st CE Egyptian) IPA^(key): /ɛ/
• (4^th CE Koine) IPA^(key): /ɛ/
• (10^th CE Byzantine) IPA^(key): /e/
• (15^th CE Constantinopolitan) IPA^(key): /e/

Interjection

αἴ • (aí)

1. Expressing astonishment or grief

   Synonyms: οὐαί (ouaí), οἴ (oí)