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The “S” letter is pronounced in two major ways in the Irish language:
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4 thoughts on “How to Pronounce “S” in Irish”
Físeán iontach suimiúil anseo a chairde!
Go hiontach 🙂
I don’t want to try to learn all possible dialects. Which one should I concentrate on?
Trish, sticking to one dialect is a good idea!
I would recommend listening to the various dialects and picking which you like best.
Here’s an Ulster radio show: https://www.rte.ie/radio/radioplayer/html5/#/rnag/11161399
Connacht radio show: https://www.rte.ie/radio/radioplayer/html5/#/rnag/11161396
Munster radio show: https://www.rte.ie/radio/radioplayer/html5/#/rnag/11161400