HeyRuaHow to say “speller” in Irish
- Irish:
- litritheoir
- English:
- speller, spellchecker
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LIT-ri-hyohr” /ˈlʲɪtʲɾʲɪhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- litritheoirí (spellers)
- Genitive singular:
- litritheora, an litritheora (e.g. botúin an litritheora, the speller's mistakes)
- Genitive plural:
- litritheoirí, na litritheoirí (e.g. comórtas litritheoirí, a competition for spellers)
What does “litritheoir” mean?
“Litritheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- speller
- A person who spells words, often described as good or bad at spelling.Also: person who spells, good speller, bad speller.
1 other meaning: spellchecker
- 2spellchecker
- A computer program that checks the spelling of words in a text.Also: spell checker, spelling checker.
“Litritheoir” with the article
The plural of speller in Irish is litritheoirí. Here is litritheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Litritheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using litritheoir, the Irish word for speller.
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Speller in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for speller?
The Irish for speller is litritheoir (pronounced “LIT-ri-hyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is litritheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean spellchecker.
How do you pronounce litritheoir in Irish?
Litritheoir is said like “LIT-ri-hyohr” (IPA /ˈlʲɪtʲɾʲɪhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of speller in Irish?
The plural of litritheoir is litritheoirí; with the article, na litritheoirí means “the spellers”. The genitive plural is litritheoirí, as in comórtas litritheoirí (a competition for spellers).
Does litritheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Litritheoir can mean speller or spellchecker, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say someone is a good speller?
Say 'Is litritheoir maith é' or 'Tá sé go maith ag litriú', using the verbal noun litriú.
