HeyRuaHow to say “thermocouple” in Irish
- Irish:
- teirmeachúpla
- English:
- thermocouple
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TER-im-uh-khoop-luh” /ˈtʲɛɾʲəmʲəˌxuːpˠlˠə/
- Plural:
- teirmeachúplaí (thermocouples)
- Genitive singular:
- teirmeachúpla, an teirmeachúpla (e.g. sreang an teirmeachúpla, the wire of the thermocouple)
- Genitive plural:
- teirmeachúplaí, na dteirmeachúplaí (e.g. sreanga na dteirmeachúplaí, the wires of the thermocouples)
What does “teirmeachúpla” mean?
- thermocouple
- A device made of two different metals joined together that measures temperature by producing a small electric voltage.Also: temperature sensor, thermoelectric couple.
“Teirmeachúpla” with the article
The plural of thermocouple in Irish is teirmeachúplaí. Here is teirmeachúpla after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teirmeachúpla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teirmeachúpla, the Irish word for thermocouple.
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Thermocouple in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for thermocouple?
The Irish for thermocouple is teirmeachúpla (pronounced “TER-im-uh-khoop-luh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teirmeachúplaí.
How do you pronounce teirmeachúpla in Irish?
Teirmeachúpla is said like “TER-im-uh-khoop-luh” (IPA /ˈtʲɛɾʲəmʲəˌxuːpˠlˠə/).
What is the plural of thermocouple in Irish?
The plural of teirmeachúpla is teirmeachúplaí; with the article, na teirmeachúplaí means “the thermocouples”. The genitive plural is teirmeachúplaí, as in sreanga na dteirmeachúplaí (the wires of the thermocouples).
Why does teirmeachúpla change to theirmeachúpla or dteirmeachúpla?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teirmeachúpla becomes mo theirmeachúpla (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteirmeachúpla (eclipsis).
What is the difference between teirmeachúpla and teirmeastat?
A teirmeachúpla is a sensor that measures temperature, while a teirmeastat controls temperature by switching heating or cooling on and off.
