Welsh

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Etymology

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From cynanu (to articulate, to pronounce) +‎ -iad.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kəˈnanjad/
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Noun

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cynaniad m (plural cynaniadau)

  1. (phonetics) articulation
  2. (loosely) pronunciation, enunciation
    Synonym: ynganiad

Mutation

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Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cynaniad gynaniad nghynaniad chynaniad
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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