prifathro

Welsh

Etymology

From prif- (“chief”) +‎ athro (“teacher”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /prɪˈvaθrɔ/

Noun

prifathro m (plural prifathrawon, feminine prifathrawes)

  1. headmaster, male headteacher

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
prifathro brifathro mhrifathro phrifathro
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “prifathro”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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