by Michael Ragan
© 2000
Introduction / Vowels / Diphthongs / Consonants
Aspirated letters / Eclipsed letters / Bibliography

Aspirated letters are generally those that are modified with an 'h' sound. In the Gaelic cursive they are represented by a dot atop the letter. I must point out that there does not seem to be a consensus on the pronunciation of most aspirated consonants and what follows is our best guess.

	w		dew
	v'		rave

			Normally silent, except in medial position.
			Normally pronounced as h.
			In the initial position is normally pronounced as y in year.
			In the final position is normally pronounced as w or v.
			Broad. Normally pronounced as gutteral ch in Irish loch.
			Slender. Normally pronounced as h.
			Broad. Pronounced as w.
			Slender. Pronounced as v.
			Initial. Pronounced as y.
			Final. Pronounced as w or v.
			Pronounced as f.

 

 
Introduction / Vowels / Diphthongs / Consonants
Aspirated letters / Eclipsed letters / Bibliography