HeyRuaHow to say “consonance” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhfhuaim
- English:
- consonance, homophone
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-oo-im” /ˈkoːuəmʲ/
- Plural:
- comhfhuaimeanna (consonances)
- Genitive singular:
- comhfhuaime, na comhfhuaime (e.g. úsáid na comhfhuaime, the use of consonance)
- Genitive plural:
- comhfhuaimeanna, na gcomhfhuaimeanna (e.g. úsáid na gcomhfhuaimeanna, the use of consonances)
What does “comhfhuaim” mean?
“Comhfhuaim” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- consonance
- A harmonious agreement of sounds, especially the repetition of similar sounds in words or verse.Also: assonance, harmony of sound, rhyme.
1 other meaning: homophone
- 2homophone
- A word that sounds the same as another word but differs in meaning or spelling.Also: homonym.
“Comhfhuaim” with the article
The plural of consonance in Irish is comhfhuaimeanna. Here is comhfhuaim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhfhuaim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhfhuaim, the Irish word for consonance.
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Consonance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for consonance?
The Irish for consonance is comhfhuaim (pronounced “KOH-oo-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is comhfhuaimeanna. Depending on context it can also mean homophone.
How do you pronounce comhfhuaim in Irish?
Comhfhuaim is said like “KOH-oo-im” (IPA /ˈkoːuəmʲ/).
What is the plural of consonance in Irish?
The plural of comhfhuaim is comhfhuaimeanna; with the article, na comhfhuaimeanna means “the consonances”. The genitive plural is comhfhuaimeanna, as in úsáid na gcomhfhuaimeanna (the use of consonances).
Does comhfhuaim have more than one meaning?
Yes. Comhfhuaim can mean consonance or homophone, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does comhfhuaim change to chomhfhuaim or gcomhfhuaim?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhfhuaim becomes mo chomhfhuaim (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhfhuaim (eclipsis).
How is comhfhuaim different from uaim?
Uaim is alliteration, the repetition of initial sounds, while comhfhuaim refers more generally to consonance or agreement of sounds, often within or at the end of words.
