Articulation in Irish (Urlabhraíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for articulation?

The Irish for articulation is urlabhraíocht (pronounced “ur-luh-VREE-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean eloquence.

Q: Does urlabhraíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Urlabhraíocht can mean articulation or eloquence, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “articulation” in Irish

Irish:: urlabhraíocht
English:: articulation, eloquence
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “ur-luh-VREE-ukht” /ˈuːɾˠl̪ˠəwɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: urlabhraíochta, na hurlabhraíochta (e.g. fadhbanna urlabhraíochta, speech problems)

What does “urlabhraíocht” mean?

“Urlabhraíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

articulation: The way speech sounds are formed and uttered, the quality of a person's pronunciation and enunciation.Also: enunciation, diction, speech, utterance.

1 other meaning: eloquence

2eloquence: The power of speaking fluently and expressively.Also: fluency, power of speech.

“Urlabhraíocht” with the article

Here is urlabhraíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an urlabhraíocht

the articulation

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Urlabhraíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using urlabhraíocht, the Irish word for articulation.

Tá urlabhraíocht shoiléir ag an léitheoir nuachta.

The newsreader has clear articulation.

Bhí an urlabhraíocht go hiontach sa dráma aréir.

The diction was wonderful in the play last night.

Tá teiripeoir urlabhraíochta ag obair leis.

A speech therapist is working with him.

Chuir sé feabhas mór ar a urlabhraíocht.

He greatly improved his articulation.

Ní raibh locht ar bith ar a hurlabhraíocht.

There was no fault at all in her enunciation.

Cleachtaim m'urlabhraíocht roimh gach óráid.

I practise my articulation before every speech.

Is tábhachtach an urlabhraíocht san amhránaíocht.

Articulation is important in singing.

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Articulation in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for articulation?

The Irish for articulation is urlabhraíocht (pronounced “ur-luh-VREE-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean eloquence.

How do you pronounce urlabhraíocht in Irish?

Urlabhraíocht is said like “ur-luh-VREE-ukht” (IPA /ˈuːɾˠl̪ˠəwɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does urlabhraíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for urlabhraíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does urlabhraíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Urlabhraíocht can mean articulation or eloquence, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does urlabhraíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an urlabhraíocht (the articulation), a hurlabhraíocht (her articulation), a n-urlabhraíocht (their articulation).

What is the difference between 'urlabhraíocht' and 'urlabhra'?

'Urlabhra' means speech or the faculty of speech in general, while 'urlabhraíocht' refers to articulation, the manner of producing speech.

Articulation in Irish (Urlabhraíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage