Dún Laoghaire
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English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Irish Dún Laoghaire (literally “fort of Laoghaire”).
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /dʌn ˈlɪɹə/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /dʌn ˈlɪəɹə/
- Rhymes: -ɪəɹə
Proper noun
Dún Laoghaire
Derived terms
Irish
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Dún Laoghaire m (genitive Dún Laoghaire)
Mutation
| radical | lenition | eclipsis |
|---|---|---|
| Dún Laoghaire | Dhún Laoghaire | nDún Laoghaire |
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Modern Irish.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
Further reading
- “Dún Laoghaire”, in New English-Irish Dictionary, Foras na Gaeilge, 2013-2024