Welsh

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Etymology

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From prif- (chief) +‎ athro (teacher).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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prifathro m (plural prifathrawon, feminine prifathrawes)

  1. headmaster, male headteacher

Mutation

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Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
prifathro brifathro mhrifathro phrifathro
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), “prifathro”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies