Voice in Irish (Glór): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for voice?

The Irish for voice is glór (pronounced “glohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is glórtha. Depending on context it can also mean sound or talk.

Q: What is the plural of voice in Irish?

The plural of glór is glórtha; with the article, na glórtha means “the voices”. The genitive plural is glórtha, as in ag éisteacht na nglórtha (listening to the voices).

Q: Does glór have more than one meaning?

Yes. Glór can mean voice, sound or talk, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “voice” in Irish

Irish:: glór
English:: voice, sound, talk
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “glohr” /ɡl̪ˠoːɾˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: glórtha (voices)
Genitive singular:: glóir, an ghlóir (e.g. airde an ghlóir, the loudness of the voice)
Genitive plural:: glórtha, na nglórtha (e.g. ag éisteacht na nglórtha, listening to the voices)

What does “glór” mean?

“Glór” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

voice: The sound a person makes when speaking or singing.Also: speaking voice, tone of voice.

2 other meanings: sound or talk

2sound: A sound or noise, such as of water, wind or an animal.Also: noise, murmur.
3talk: Words or talk, especially empty or idle talk.Also: words, chatter.

Other Irish words for voice: guth (voice)

“Glór” with the article

The plural of voice in Irish is glórtha. Here is glór after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an glór

the voice

No change after an

na glórtha

the voices

Plural: no change after na

“Glór” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using glór, the Irish word for voice.

Tá glór álainn ag d'iníon.

Your daughter has a lovely voice.

D'aithin mé an glór ar an bhfón láithreach.

I recognised the voice on the phone straight away.

Labhair sé de ghlór íseal.

He spoke in a low voice.

Chuala mé glórtha sa seomra eile.

I heard voices in the other room.

Bhí slaghdán orm agus chaill mé mo ghlór.

I had a cold and lost my voice.

Is maith liom glór na habhann san oíche.

I like the sound of the river at night.

Ardaigh do ghlór, ní chloisim thú.

Raise your voice, I can't hear you.

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Voice in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for voice?

The Irish for voice is glór (pronounced “glohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is glórtha. Depending on context it can also mean sound or talk.

How do you pronounce glór in Irish?

Glór is said like “glohr” (IPA /ɡl̪ˠoːɾˠ/).

What is the plural of voice in Irish?

The plural of glór is glórtha; with the article, na glórtha means “the voices”. The genitive plural is glórtha, as in ag éisteacht na nglórtha (listening to the voices).

Does glór have more than one meaning?

Yes. Glór can mean voice, sound or talk, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does glór change to ghlór or nglór?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glór becomes mo ghlór (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglór (eclipsis).

What is the difference between glór and guth?

Both mean voice; guth is also used for a vote (guth a chaitheamh), while glór often stresses the sound of a voice or a noise, as in glór na habhann.

What does d'aon ghlór mean?

D'aon ghlór means with one voice or unanimously, as in Ghlac siad leis an rún d'aon ghlór.

Voice in Irish (Glór): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage