HeyRuaHow to say “tenor” in Irish
- Irish:
- teanór
- English:
- tenor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tya-NOHR” /tʲəˈn̪ˠoːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- teanóir (tenors)
- Genitive singular:
- teanóir, an teanóir (e.g. guth an teanóir, the tenor's voice)
- Genitive plural:
- teanór, na dteanór (e.g. guthanna na dteanór, the tenors' voices)
What does “teanór” mean?
- tenor
- A male singing voice that is higher than a baritone, or a man who sings with this voice.Also: tenor voice, tenor singer.
“Teanór” with the article
The plural of tenor in Irish is teanóir. Here is teanór after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teanór” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teanór, the Irish word for tenor.
Other nouns in Irish
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Tenor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tenor?
The Irish for tenor is teanór (pronounced “tya-NOHR”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teanóir.
How do you pronounce teanór in Irish?
Teanór is said like “tya-NOHR” (IPA /tʲəˈn̪ˠoːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of tenor in Irish?
The plural of teanór is teanóir; with the article, na teanóir means “the tenors”. The genitive plural is teanór, as in guthanna na dteanór (the tenors' voices).
Why does teanór change to theanór or dteanór?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teanór becomes mo theanór (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteanór (eclipsis).
What are the other voice types called in Irish?
Besides teanór, you will meet soprán (soprano), alt (alto), baritón (baritone) and dord (bass).
