HeyRuaHow to say “articulation” in Irish
- Irish:
- urlabhairt
- English:
- articulation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “UR-luh-wartch” /ˈʊɾˠl̪ˠəwəɾˠtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- urlabhartha, na hurlabhartha (e.g. baill urlabhartha, organs of speech)
What does “urlabhairt” mean?
- articulation
- The way speech sounds are formed and uttered clearly; utterance or speech.Also: utterance, speech, enunciation, diction.
“Urlabhairt” with the article
Here is urlabhairt after the article (an t-alt).
“Urlabhairt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using urlabhairt, the Irish word for articulation.
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Articulation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for articulation?
The Irish for articulation is urlabhairt (pronounced “UR-luh-wartch”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce urlabhairt in Irish?
Urlabhairt is said like “UR-luh-wartch” (IPA /ˈʊɾˠl̪ˠəwəɾˠtʲ/).
Does urlabhairt have a plural?
No plural form is given for urlabhairt in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does urlabhairt sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an urlabhairt (the articulation), a hurlabhairt (her articulation), a n-urlabhairt (their articulation).
How does urlabhairt differ from labhairt?
Labhairt is the ordinary verbal noun 'speaking', while urlabhairt is a more formal word for articulation or the faculty of speech, as in teiripe urlabhartha 'speech therapy'.
