HeyRuaHow to say “acoustics” in Irish
- Irish:
- fuaimeolaíocht
- English:
- acoustics
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOO-im-oh-lee-ukht” /ˈfuəmʲoːl̪ˠiːxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- fuaimeolaíochta, na fuaimeolaíochta (e.g. léachtóir fuaimeolaíochta, lecturer in acoustics)
What does “fuaimeolaíocht” mean?
- acoustics
- The branch of science that studies sound and how it travels.Also: science of sound, sound science.
“Fuaimeolaíocht” with the article
Here is fuaimeolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Fuaimeolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fuaimeolaíocht, the Irish word for acoustics.
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Acoustics in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for acoustics?
The Irish for acoustics is fuaimeolaíocht (pronounced “FOO-im-oh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fuaimeolaíocht in Irish?
Fuaimeolaíocht is said like “FOO-im-oh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈfuəmʲoːl̪ˠiːxt̪ˠ/).
Does fuaimeolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for fuaimeolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fuaimeolaíocht change to fhuaimeolaíocht or bhfuaimeolaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fuaimeolaíocht becomes m'fhuaimeolaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfuaimeolaíocht (eclipsis).
Is fuaimeolaíocht the same as foghraíocht?
No. Fuaimeolaíocht is acoustics, the physics of sound, while foghraíocht is phonetics, the study of speech sounds.
How do I say a hall has good acoustics?
In everyday speech you would often say 'tá fuaim mhaith sa halla', since fuaimeolaíocht refers mainly to the science itself.
