HeyRuaHow to say “syncope” in Irish
- Irish:
- sioncóipis
- English:
- syncope
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “shun-KOH-pish” /ʃɪnˈkoːpʲɪʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- sioncóipise, na sioncóipise (e.g. riail na sioncóipise, the rule of syncope)
What does “sioncóipis” mean?
- syncope
- In grammar, the loss of a sound or syllable from the middle of a word, as when 'oscail' becomes 'osclaím'.Also: syncopation, elision, vowel loss.
“Sioncóipis” with the article
Here is sioncóipis after the article (an t-alt).
an tsioncóipis
the syncope
Feminine nouns take t before s after an
“Sioncóipis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sioncóipis, the Irish word for syncope.
Is próiseas coitianta sa Ghaeilge í an tsioncóipis.
Syncope is a common process in Irish.
Tarlaíonn sioncóipis nuair a chuirtear foirceann leis an mbriathar.
Syncope happens when an ending is added to the verb.
Mhínigh an múinteoir riail na sioncóipise dúinn.
The teacher explained the rule of syncope to us.
Is sampla de shioncóipis é 'osclaím'.
'Osclaím' is an example of syncope.
Ní bhíonn sioncóipis i ngach briathar.
Not every verb has syncope.
Cailltear guta de bharr na sioncóipise.
A vowel is lost because of syncope.
Tá caibidil ar shioncóipis sa leabhar gramadaí.
There is a chapter on syncope in the grammar book.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Syncope in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for syncope?
The Irish for syncope is sioncóipis (pronounced “shun-KOH-pish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce sioncóipis in Irish?
Sioncóipis is said like “shun-KOH-pish” (IPA /ʃɪnˈkoːpʲɪʃ/).
Does sioncóipis have a plural?
No plural form is given for sioncóipis in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does sioncóipis change to shioncóipis?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shioncóipis. After ár (our) it stays ár sioncóipis, because s does not take eclipsis.
Where does a learner meet 'sioncóipis' in Irish grammar?
Mostly with verbs like 'imir' becoming 'imrím' and nouns like 'obair' becoming 'oibre', where the unstressed vowel of the second syllable drops out.
