HeyRuaHow to say “sound” in Irish
- Irish:
- foghar
- English:
- sound, accent
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “fowr” /fˠəuɾˠ/
- Plural:
- foghair (sounds)
- Genitive singular:
- foghair, an fhoghair (e.g. fad an fhoghair, length of the sound)
- Genitive plural:
- foghar, na bhfoghar (e.g. córas na bhfoghar, the system of sounds)
What does “foghar” mean?
“Foghar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sound
- A sound, especially a speech sound or the sound a letter represents.Also: speech sound, phone, tone.
“Foghar” with the article
The plural of sound in Irish is foghair. Here is foghar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Foghar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using foghar, the Irish word for sound.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sound in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sound?
The Irish for sound is foghar (pronounced “fowr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is foghair. Depending on context it can also mean accent.
How do you pronounce foghar in Irish?
Foghar is said like “fowr” (IPA /fˠəuɾˠ/).
What is the plural of sound in Irish?
The plural of foghar is foghair; with the article, na foghair means “the sounds”. The genitive plural is foghar, as in córas na bhfoghar (the system of sounds).
Does foghar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Foghar can mean sound or accent, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does foghar change to fhoghar or bhfoghar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) foghar becomes m'fhoghar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfoghar (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'foghar' and 'fuaim'?
'Fuaim' is the general word for any sound or noise, while 'foghar' is mostly used for speech sounds and the sound of a letter.
Is 'foghar' the same as 'fómhar'?
No. 'Fómhar' means autumn or harvest; 'foghar' means a sound, though they can sound similar.
