HeyRuaHow to say “palatalization” in Irish
- Irish:
- palatú
- English:
- palatalization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “PAL-uh-too” /ˈpˠalˠət̪ˠuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- palataithe, an phalataithe (e.g. rialacha an phalataithe, the rules of palatalization)
What does “palatú” mean?
- palatalization
- In phonetics, the slender quality given to a consonant by raising the tongue towards the hard palate; it is the verbal noun of 'palataigh'.Also: palatalisation, slender consonant, palatalizing.
“Palatú” with the article
Here is palatú after the article (an t-alt).
an palatú
the palatalization
No change after an
“Palatú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using palatú, the Irish word for palatalization.
Is gné thábhachtach den Ghaeilge é palatú.
Palatalization is an important feature of Irish.
Mhínigh an múinteoir an palatú dúinn inniu.
The teacher explained palatalization to us today.
Tá comhartha an phalataithe le feiceáil sa litriú.
The sign of palatalization can be seen in the spelling.
Bíonn palatú ar an gconsan roimh 'i' nó 'e'.
A consonant is palatalized before 'i' or 'e'.
Is deacair d'fhoghlaimeoirí an palatú a chloisteáil.
Learners find it hard to hear palatalization.
Tá caibidil faoin bpalatú sa leabhar gramadaí.
There is a chapter on palatalization in the grammar book.
Athraíonn palatú brí an fhocail uaireanta.
Palatalization sometimes changes the meaning of the word.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Palatalization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for palatalization?
The Irish for palatalization is palatú (pronounced “PAL-uh-too”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce palatú in Irish?
Palatú is said like “PAL-uh-too” (IPA /ˈpˠalˠət̪ˠuː/).
Does palatú have a plural?
No plural form is given for palatú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does palatú change to phalatú or bpalatú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) palatú becomes mo phalatú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpalatú (eclipsis).
How does 'palatú' relate to 'caolú'?
'Caolú' is the everyday grammar term for making a consonant slender, while 'palatú' is the more technical phonetic term for the same palatalization.
