blew amrant
Welsh
Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˌbleːu̯ ˈamrant/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˌblɛu̯ ˈamrant/
- Rhymes: -amrant
Usage notes
- Note the distinct plural forms blew amrant (“eyelashes”, literally “hairs of a single eyelid”) and blew amrannau (“eyelashes”, literally “hairs of more than one eyelid”).
Synonyms
Mutation
| Welsh mutation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
| blew amrant | flew amrant | mlew amrant | unchanged |
| Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. | |||
Further reading
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “blew amrant”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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