HeyRuaHow to say “dissimilation” in Irish
- Irish:
- díshamhlú
- English:
- dissimilation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-how-loo” /ˈdʲiːˌhəuluː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- díshamhlaithe, an díshamhlaithe (e.g. sampla den díshamhlú, riail an díshamhlaithe, an example of dissimilation, the rule of dissimilation)
What does “díshamhlú” mean?
- dissimilation
- In linguistics, the process by which one of two similar sounds in a word changes so that they become less alike; it is the verbal noun of díshamhlaigh.Also: dissimilating, sound change.
“Díshamhlú” with the article
Here is díshamhlú after the article (an t-alt).
an díshamhlú
the dissimilation
No change after an
“Díshamhlú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díshamhlú, the Irish word for dissimilation.
Is athrú fuaime é díshamhlú.
Dissimilation is a sound change.
Mhínigh an léachtóir an díshamhlú dúinn inniu.
The lecturer explained dissimilation to us today.
Tharla díshamhlú san fhocal sin fadó.
Dissimilation happened in that word long ago.
Seo sampla maith de dhíshamhlú.
Here is a good example of dissimilation.
Tá riail an díshamhlaithe casta go leor.
The rule of dissimilation is quite complicated.
Scríobh sí aiste ar an díshamhlú i nGaeilge.
She wrote an essay on dissimilation in Irish.
Is cúis le díshamhlú an dá chonsan chosúla.
The two similar consonants cause dissimilation.
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Dissimilation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dissimilation?
The Irish for dissimilation is díshamhlú (pronounced “DEE-how-loo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce díshamhlú in Irish?
Díshamhlú is said like “DEE-how-loo” (IPA /ˈdʲiːˌhəuluː/).
Does díshamhlú have a plural?
No plural form is given for díshamhlú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does díshamhlú change to dhíshamhlú or ndíshamhlú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díshamhlú becomes mo dhíshamhlú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíshamhlú (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'díshamhlú'?
The opposite is 'comhshamhlú', assimilation, where sounds become more alike.
