trisain

Welsh

Etymology

tri (“three”) +‎ sain (“sound”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈtrɪsai̯n/

Noun

trisain f (plural triseiniaid or triseiniau)

  1. (phonetics) triphthong

Coordinate terms

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
trisain drisain nhrisain thrisain
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), “trisain”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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