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Synchronism in Irish (Sioncrónacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for synchronism is sioncrónacht, a feminine noun.
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How to say “synchronism” in Irish

Irish:
sioncrónacht
English:
synchronism
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine
Pronunciation:
“SHUN-kroh-nukht”  /ˈʃɪŋkɾoːn̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
sioncrónachta, na sioncrónachta (e.g. leibhéal sioncrónachta, level of synchronism)

What does “sioncrónacht” mean?

synchronism
The state of things happening at the same time or being in step with each other.Also: synchronicity, synchrony, simultaneity.

“Sioncrónacht” with the article

Here is sioncrónacht after the article (an t-alt).

an tsioncrónacht
the synchronism
Feminine nouns take t before s after an

“Sioncrónacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using sioncrónacht, the Irish word for synchronism.

Tá sioncrónacht iomlán idir an fhuaim agus an pictiúr.
The sound and the picture are perfectly in sync.
Cailleadh an tsioncrónacht nuair a stop an clár.
The synchronism was lost when the program stopped.
Is ceist sioncrónachta í seo, dar leis an innealtóir.
This is a synchronism issue, according to the engineer.
Bhí easpa sioncrónachta idir an dá chlog.
There was a lack of synchronism between the two clocks.
Labhair an t-ollamh faoi shioncrónacht i gcórais leictreacha.
The professor spoke about synchronism in electrical systems.
Ní raibh aon sioncrónacht ag na rinceoirí aréir.
The dancers were not in sync last night.
Tá an tsioncrónacht ríthábhachtach sa líonra seo.
Synchronism is crucial in this network.

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Synchronism in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for synchronism?

The Irish for synchronism is sioncrónacht (pronounced “SHUN-kroh-nukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce sioncrónacht in Irish?

Sioncrónacht is said like “SHUN-kroh-nukht” (IPA /ˈʃɪŋkɾoːn̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does sioncrónacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for sioncrónacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does sioncrónacht change to shioncrónacht?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shioncrónacht. After ár (our) it stays ár sioncrónacht, because s does not take eclipsis.

How is 'sioncrónacht' different from 'sioncrónú'?

'Sioncrónacht' is the state of being synchronous, while 'sioncrónú' is the act of synchronizing things.

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