HeyRuaHow to say “prosody” in Irish
- Irish:
- prosóid
- English:
- prosody
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PROS-oh-id” /ˈpˠɾˠɔsˠoːdʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- prosóide, na prosóide (e.g. rialacha na prosóide, the rules of prosody)
What does “prosóid” mean?
- prosody
- The study of metre, rhythm and versification in poetry, or the patterns of stress and intonation in speech.Also: metre, versification, intonation.
“Prosóid” with the article
Here is prosóid after the article (an t-alt).
an phrosóid
the prosody
Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)
“Prosóid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using prosóid, the Irish word for prosody.
Is ábhar suimiúil í an phrosóid.
Prosody is an interesting subject.
Rinne sí staidéar ar phrosóid na Gaeilge.
She studied the prosody of Irish.
Tá leabhar nua ar phrosóid na filíochta Gaeilge.
There is a new book on the prosody of Irish poetry.
Ní thuigim rialacha na prosóide fós.
I don't understand the rules of prosody yet.
Bhí léacht ar an bprosóid againn inniu.
We had a lecture on prosody today.
Is saineolaí é ar phrosóid na meánaoise.
He is an expert on medieval prosody.
Tá suim mhór aici sa phrosóid.
She has a great interest in prosody.
Other nouns in Irish
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Prosody in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prosody?
The Irish for prosody is prosóid (pronounced “PROS-oh-id”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce prosóid in Irish?
Prosóid is said like “PROS-oh-id” (IPA /ˈpˠɾˠɔsˠoːdʲ/).
Does prosóid have a plural?
No plural form is given for prosóid in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does prosóid change to phrosóid or bprosóid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) prosóid becomes mo phrosóid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bprosóid (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'prosóid' and 'meadaracht'?
'Meadaracht' means metre, a particular verse pattern, while 'prosóid' is the wider study of metre and rhythm, or speech intonation in linguistics.
