HeyRuaHow to say “phonetics” in Irish
- Irish:
- foghraíocht
- English:
- phonetics, pronunciation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOW-ree-ukht” /ˈfˠəuɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- foghraíochtaí (phonetics)
- Genitive singular:
- foghraíochta, na foghraíochta (e.g. cúrsa foghraíochta, a phonetics course)
- Genitive plural:
- foghraíochtaí, na bhfoghraíochtaí (e.g. comparáid na bhfoghraíochtaí, the comparison of the phonetic systems)
What does “foghraíocht” mean?
“Foghraíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- phonetics
- The scientific study of speech sounds and how they are produced and perceived.Also: speech sounds, phonetic science.
1 other meaning: pronunciation
- 2pronunciation
- The way the sounds of a word or language are pronounced; its sound system.Also: phonology, sound system.
“Foghraíocht” with the article
The plural of phonetics in Irish is foghraíochtaí. Here is foghraíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Foghraíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using foghraíocht, the Irish word for phonetics.
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Phonetics in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for phonetics?
The Irish for phonetics is foghraíocht (pronounced “FOW-ree-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is foghraíochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean pronunciation.
How do you pronounce foghraíocht in Irish?
Foghraíocht is said like “FOW-ree-ukht” (IPA /ˈfˠəuɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of phonetics in Irish?
The plural of foghraíocht is foghraíochtaí; with the article, na foghraíochtaí means “the phonetics”. The genitive plural is foghraíochtaí, as in comparáid na bhfoghraíochtaí (the comparison of the phonetic systems).
Does foghraíocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Foghraíocht can mean phonetics or pronunciation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does foghraíocht change to fhoghraíocht or bhfoghraíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) foghraíocht becomes m'fhoghraíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfoghraíocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between foghraíocht and fuaimniú?
Foghraíocht is the study or system of speech sounds (phonetics), while fuaimniú is the act of pronouncing a particular word, as in fuaimniú an fhocail.
