HeyRuaHow to say “accompanist” in Irish
- Irish:
- tionlacaí
- English:
- accompanist, escort
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYUN-luh-kee” /ˈtʲʊnˠl̪ˠəkiː/
- Plural:
- tionlacaithe (accompanists)
- Genitive singular:
- tionlacaí, an tionlacaí (e.g. ceol an tionlacaí, the accompanist's music)
- Genitive plural:
- tionlacaithe, na dtionlacaithe (e.g. cumann na dtionlacaithe, the association of the accompanists)
What does “tionlacaí” mean?
“Tionlacaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- accompanist
- A musician who plays an accompaniment for a singer or another performer.Also: accompanier, musical accompanist.
1 other meaning: escort
- 2escort
- A person who goes along with someone else, especially to guide or protect them.Also: companion, attendant.
“Tionlacaí” with the article
The plural of accompanist in Irish is tionlacaithe. Here is tionlacaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tionlacaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tionlacaí, the Irish word for accompanist.
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Accompanist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for accompanist?
The Irish for accompanist is tionlacaí (pronounced “TYUN-luh-kee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tionlacaithe. Depending on context it can also mean escort.
How do you pronounce tionlacaí in Irish?
Tionlacaí is said like “TYUN-luh-kee” (IPA /ˈtʲʊnˠl̪ˠəkiː/).
What is the plural of accompanist in Irish?
The plural of tionlacaí is tionlacaithe; with the article, na tionlacaithe means “the accompanists”. The genitive plural is tionlacaithe, as in cumann na dtionlacaithe (the association of the accompanists).
Does tionlacaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tionlacaí can mean accompanist or escort, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tionlacaí change to thionlacaí or dtionlacaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tionlacaí becomes mo thionlacaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtionlacaí (eclipsis).
How is 'tionlacaí' related to 'tionlacan'?
'Tionlacan' is the accompaniment or the act of accompanying (verbal noun of 'tionlaic'), while 'tionlacaí' is the person who does it.
