HeyRuaHow to say “allspice” in Irish
- Irish:
- ilspíosra
- English:
- allspice
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IL-shpee-us-ruh” /ˈɪl̠ʲˌʃpʲiːsˠəɾˠə/
- Plural:
- ilspíosraí (allspices)
- Genitive singular:
- ilspíosra, an ilspíosra (e.g. blas an ilspíosra, the taste of the allspice)
- Genitive plural:
- ilspíosraí, na n-ilspíosraí (e.g. praghas na n-ilspíosraí, the price of the allspices)
What does “ilspíosra” mean?
- allspice
- A spice made from the dried berries of a tropical tree, tasting like a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.Also: pimento, Jamaica pepper.
“Ilspíosra” with the article
The plural of allspice in Irish is ilspíosraí. Here is ilspíosra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ilspíosra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ilspíosra, the Irish word for allspice.
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Allspice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for allspice?
The Irish for allspice is ilspíosra (pronounced “IL-shpee-us-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ilspíosraí.
How do you pronounce ilspíosra in Irish?
Ilspíosra is said like “IL-shpee-us-ruh” (IPA /ˈɪl̠ʲˌʃpʲiːsˠəɾˠə/).
What is the plural of allspice in Irish?
The plural of ilspíosra is ilspíosraí; with the article, na hilspíosraí means “the allspices”. The genitive plural is ilspíosraí, as in praghas na n-ilspíosraí (the price of the allspices).
Why does ilspíosra sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ilspíosra (the allspice), a hilspíosra (her allspice), a n-ilspíosra (their allspice), na hilspíosraí (the allspices).
Is 'ilspíosra' the same as 'spíosra measctha'?
No. 'Ilspíosra' is allspice, a single spice from one berry, while 'spíosra measctha' is mixed spice, a blend of several spices.
