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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…