HeyRuaHow to say “sound box” in Irish
- Irish:
- fuaimbhosca
- English:
- sound box
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOO-um-vus-kuh” /ˈfuəmʲˌwɔskə/
- Plural:
- fuaimbhoscaí (sound boxes)
- Genitive singular:
- fuaimbhosca, an fhuaimbhosca (e.g. cruth an fhuaimbhosca, the shape of the sound box)
- Genitive plural:
- fuaimbhoscaí, na bhfuaimbhoscaí (e.g. déanamh na bhfuaimbhoscaí, the making of the sound boxes)
What does “fuaimbhosca” mean?
- sound box
- The hollow body of a stringed instrument, such as a violin or guitar, that makes the sound louder and fuller.Also: soundbox, resonator, body of instrument.
“Fuaimbhosca” with the article
The plural of sound box in Irish is fuaimbhoscaí. Here is fuaimbhosca after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fuaimbhosca” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fuaimbhosca, the Irish word for sound box.
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Sound box in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sound box?
The Irish for sound box is fuaimbhosca (pronounced “FOO-um-vus-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fuaimbhoscaí.
How do you pronounce fuaimbhosca in Irish?
Fuaimbhosca is said like “FOO-um-vus-kuh” (IPA /ˈfuəmʲˌwɔskə/).
What is the plural of sound box in Irish?
The plural of fuaimbhosca is fuaimbhoscaí; with the article, na fuaimbhoscaí means “the sound boxes”. The genitive plural is fuaimbhoscaí, as in déanamh na bhfuaimbhoscaí (the making of the sound boxes).
Why does fuaimbhosca change to fhuaimbhosca or bhfuaimbhosca?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fuaimbhosca becomes m'fhuaimbhosca (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfuaimbhosca (eclipsis).
Is 'fuaimbhosca' the word for a loudspeaker?
No, 'fuaimbhosca' is the resonating body of an instrument; a loudspeaker is 'callaire'.
