HeyRuaHow to say “accent” in Irish
- Irish:
- tuin
- English:
- accent
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tin” /t̪ˠɪnʲ/
- Plural:
- tuineacha (accents)
- Genitive singular:
- tuine, na tuine (e.g. fuaim na tuine, the sound of the accent)
- Genitive plural:
- tuineacha, na dtuineacha (e.g. éagsúlacht na dtuineacha, the variety of accents)
What does “tuin” mean?
- accent
- The particular way a person or region pronounces a language; in older usage, a tone or intonation of speech.Also: tone, intonation, brogue.
“Tuin” with the article
The plural of accent in Irish is tuineacha. Here is tuin after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tuin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tuin, the Irish word for accent.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Accent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for accent?
The Irish for accent is tuin (pronounced “tin”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tuineacha.
How do you pronounce tuin in Irish?
Tuin is said like “tin” (IPA /t̪ˠɪnʲ/).
What is the plural of accent in Irish?
The plural of tuin is tuineacha; with the article, na tuineacha means “the accents”. The genitive plural is tuineacha, as in éagsúlacht na dtuineacha (the variety of accents).
Why does tuin change to thuin or dtuin?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuin becomes mo thuin (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuin (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tuin' and 'blas'?
Both can mean accent, but 'blas' is the more common everyday word (blas Ciarraíoch ar a chuid cainte), while 'tuin' stresses the tone or intonation of speech. 'Canúint' means dialect rather than accent.
