sŵn

See also: swn

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle English soun (“sound”).[1]

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /suːn/
  • Rhymes: -uːn

Noun

sŵn m (plural synau, not mutable)

  1. sound, noise

Usage notes

The word sŵn refers to a general "sound" or "noise" whereas the word sain refers to "sound" or "audio" in a more technical context.

Derived terms
  • swnian (“to complain”)
  • swnio (“to sound; to complain”)

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