HeyRuaHow to say “onomatopoeia” in Irish
- Irish:
- fuaimfhoclaíocht
- English:
- onomatopoeia
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOO-um-ok-lee-ukht” /ˈfuəmʲˌɔkəlˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- fuaimfhoclaíochta, na fuaimfhoclaíochta (e.g. úsáid na fuaimfhoclaíochta, the use of onomatopoeia)
What does “fuaimfhoclaíocht” mean?
- onomatopoeia
- The use or formation of words that imitate the sound of the thing they describe, such as 'buzz' or 'splash'.Also: sound symbolism, imitative word formation.
“Fuaimfhoclaíocht” with the article
Here is fuaimfhoclaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Fuaimfhoclaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fuaimfhoclaíocht, the Irish word for onomatopoeia.
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Onomatopoeia in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for onomatopoeia?
The Irish for onomatopoeia is fuaimfhoclaíocht (pronounced “FOO-um-ok-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fuaimfhoclaíocht in Irish?
Fuaimfhoclaíocht is said like “FOO-um-ok-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈfuəmʲˌɔkəlˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does fuaimfhoclaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for fuaimfhoclaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fuaimfhoclaíocht change to fhuaimfhoclaíocht or bhfuaimfhoclaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fuaimfhoclaíocht becomes m'fhuaimfhoclaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfuaimfhoclaíocht (eclipsis).
How is 'fuaimfhoclaíocht' built up?
It combines 'fuaim' (sound) with 'foclaíocht' (wording), so it literally means 'sound-wording', which matches the idea of onomatopoeia.
Is 'fuaimfhoclaíocht' the same as 'uaim'?
No. 'Uaim' is alliteration, the repetition of initial sounds, while 'fuaimfhoclaíocht' is words imitating sounds.
