HeyRuaHow to say “syncopation” in Irish
- Irish:
- sioncóipiú
- English:
- syncopation, syncope
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHUN-koh-pyoo” /ˈʃɪnˠkoːpʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- sioncóipithe, an tsioncóipithe (e.g. úsáid an tsioncóipithe, the use of syncopation)
What does “sioncóipiú” mean?
“Sioncóipiú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- syncopation
- In music, the shifting of the accent onto a normally weak beat; it is the verbal noun of 'sioncóipigh'.Also: syncopating, offbeat rhythm.
1 other meaning: syncope
- 2syncope
- In grammar, the loss of a sound or syllable from the middle of a word, as when a vowel drops out before an ending.Also: syncopation, elision.
“Sioncóipiú” with the article
Here is sioncóipiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Sioncóipiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sioncóipiú, the Irish word for syncopation.
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Syncopation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for syncopation?
The Irish for syncopation is sioncóipiú (pronounced “SHUN-koh-pyoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean syncope.
How do you pronounce sioncóipiú in Irish?
Sioncóipiú is said like “SHUN-koh-pyoo” (IPA /ˈʃɪnˠkoːpʲuː/).
Does sioncóipiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for sioncóipiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does sioncóipiú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sioncóipiú can mean syncopation or syncope, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sioncóipiú change to shioncóipiú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shioncóipiú. After ár (our) it stays ár sioncóipiú, because s does not take eclipsis.
Which Irish words show syncope?
Many verbs and nouns lose a middle vowel when an ending is added, for example 'imir' becomes 'imríonn' and 'oscail' becomes 'osclaíonn'; this is called 'sioncóipiú'.
