HeyRuaHow to say “rhyme” in Irish
- Irish:
- rím
- English:
- rhyme, rhyme (verse)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “reem” /rʲiːmʲ/
- Plural:
- rímeanna (rhymes)
- Genitive singular:
- ríme, na ríme (e.g. rialacha na ríme, the rules of rhyme)
- Genitive plural:
- rímeanna, na rímeanna (e.g. foclóir na rímeanna, the rhyming dictionary)
What does “rím” mean?
“Rím” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rhyme
- A correspondence of sound between the endings of words or lines, especially in poetry.Also: rhyming, verse rhyme.
1 other meaning: rhyme (verse)
- 2rhyme (verse)
- A short rhyming piece of verse, such as a nursery rhyme.Also: rhyme, nursery rhyme, jingle, verse.
“Rím” with the article
The plural of rhyme in Irish is rímeanna. Here is rím after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Rím” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rím, the Irish word for rhyme.
Other nouns in Irish
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Rhyme in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rhyme?
The Irish for rhyme is rím (pronounced “reem”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is rímeanna. Depending on context it can also mean rhyme (verse).
How do you pronounce rím in Irish?
Rím is said like “reem” (IPA /rʲiːmʲ/).
What is the plural of rhyme in Irish?
The plural of rím is rímeanna; with the article, na rímeanna means “the rhymes”. The genitive plural is rímeanna, as in foclóir na rímeanna (the rhyming dictionary).
Does rím have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rím can mean rhyme or rhyme (verse), depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'rím' and 'comhardadh'?
'Rím' is the general word for rhyme, while 'comhardadh' is the technical term for rhyme in traditional Irish prosody.
