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How do you pronounce ελπίδα?

The Greek word "ελπίδα" (elpida) is pronounced:

el-pee-tha

Here's a breakdown:

* el: The "e" is pronounced like the "e" in "bed."

* pee: The "p" is pronounced like the "p" in "pen." The "ee" is a long "e" sound, like the "ee" in "see."

* tha: The "th" is pronounced like the "th" in "thin." The "a" is pronounced like the "a" in "father."

So, the whole word sounds like "el-pee-tha."

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