achlysur
Welsh
Etymology
Possibly from echlysur (“cause, occasion”)
Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /aχˈləsɨ̞r/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /aχˈləsɪr/
Noun
achlysur m (plural achlysuron)
- occasion, occurrence
- Synonyms: adeg, amser
- cause, reason
- Synonyms: achos, rheswm
- advantage, opportunity
- Synonyms: mantais, cyfle
Derived terms
- achlysurol (“occasional”)
Mutation
Welsh mutation | |||
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radical | soft | nasal | h-prothesis |
achlysur | unchanged | unchanged | hachlysur |
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. |
References
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “achlysur”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies