HeyRuaHow to say “cantor” in Irish
- Irish:
- cantóir
- English:
- cantor, chanter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAN-toh-ir” /ˈkant̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- cantóirí (cantors)
- Genitive singular:
- cantóra, an chantóra (e.g. guth an chantóra, the cantor's voice)
- Genitive plural:
- cantóirí, na gcantóirí (e.g. guthanna na gcantóirí, the cantors' voices)
What does “cantóir” mean?
“Cantóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cantor
- A person who leads the singing or chanting in a church service.Also: precentor, chanter, church singer.
1 other meaning: chanter
- 2chanter
- A person who chants or sings, especially liturgical chant.Also: singer, chorister.
“Cantóir” with the article
The plural of cantor in Irish is cantóirí. Here is cantóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cantóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cantóir, the Irish word for cantor.
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Cantor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cantor?
The Irish for cantor is cantóir (pronounced “KAN-toh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cantóirí. Depending on context it can also mean chanter.
How do you pronounce cantóir in Irish?
Cantóir is said like “KAN-toh-ir” (IPA /ˈkant̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of cantor in Irish?
The plural of cantóir is cantóirí; with the article, na cantóirí means “the cantors”. The genitive plural is cantóirí, as in guthanna na gcantóirí (the cantors' voices).
Does cantóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cantóir can mean cantor or chanter, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cantóir change to chantóir or gcantóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cantóir becomes mo chantóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcantóir (eclipsis).
Is 'cantóir' the same as 'amhránaí'?
No: 'amhránaí' is any singer, while 'cantóir' is specifically someone who leads chant or singing in church.
