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Five Irish Names for Boys: Pronunciation and Meaning (Alabhaois, Éadbhard, Feardorcha, Rónán, Tiarnán) Posted by róislín on Mar 31, 2016
(le Róislín) Continuing our look at some Irish given names, here are five more, this time for boys. I picked these five names since they are interesting from the viewpoint of spelling or meaning. They range in popularity from moderate (Rónán) to fairly uncommon (Alabhaois). At some point, I might also do a blog…
Nótaí Fuaimnithe (Pronunciation Notes) don Bhlag Deireanach, or, Not Your Abuela’s “ua” Vowel Sound Posted by róislín on Feb 23, 2010
(le Róislín) A few notes on pronunciation for the last blog, which was called “Thuas Seal, Thíos Seal, or Ice-cream and Underlings.” Pronunciation notes always seem to be welcome! The “ua” sound, which we saw consistently in that whole “slua” (angl. slew) of related words is basically “oo-uh.” That’s “oo” as in (American) English…